Danby DBC117A1*: $54 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 258 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $54 a year and $542 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
258 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$54
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$542
Efficiency rank
1,224 / 4,667
10 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Compact Refrigerator |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 3.1 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 3.1 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 288 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | October 17, 2019 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one saves about $26 a year.
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- Dehumidifiers
- Water heaters
- Electric cooktops and ranges
- Televisions
- Computers
- Air purifiers
Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology