Danby DBC031L1SS: $24 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 115 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $24 a year and $242 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
115 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$24
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$242
Efficiency rank
37 / 4,667
36 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Compact Cooler |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 3.1 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 3.1 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 180 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | July 28, 2025 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one saves about $57 a year.
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- Air purifiers
Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology