Danby DAR044A6*: $56 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 268 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $56 a year and $563 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
268 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$56
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$563
Efficiency rank
1,389 / 4,667
11 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Compact Refrigerator |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 4.4 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 4.4 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 300 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | April 1, 2015 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one saves about $24 a year.
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Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology