Emerson CR0045***: $47 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 226 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $47 a year and $475 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
226 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$47
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$475
Efficiency rank
812 / 4,667
11 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Compact Refrigerator |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 4.5 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 4.5 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 254 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | July 25, 2023 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one saves about $33 a year.
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| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Frigidaire EFRF7009-WHITE | 225 | $47 |
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| RCA RFR465 | 224 | $47 |
| Absocold ARD244A*21R/L | 223 | $47 |
| MicroFridge 2.3MF4R | 223 | $47 |
| MicroFridge 2.3MF4RS | 223 | $47 |
| MicroFridge 2.3MF4RW | 223 | $47 |
| Danby DAR017A3* | 221 | $46 |
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- Room air conditioners
- Dehumidifiers
- Water heaters
- Electric cooktops and ranges
- Televisions
- Computers
- Air purifiers
Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology