Marathon MAR32BLS: $54 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 259 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $54 a year and $544 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
259 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$54
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$544
Efficiency rank
1,253 / 4,667
10 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Compact Refrigerator |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 3.2 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 3.2 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 289 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | January 22, 2018 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one saves about $26 a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Danby DBC117A1* | 258 | $54 |
| Danby DBC117A2* | 258 | $54 |
| Galanz BC-93S-62H | 258 | $54 |
| Galanz BC-93S-B-62H | 258 | $54 |
| Insignia NS-CF33WH8 | 258 | $54 |
| Magic Chef HMAR33BE | 258 | $54 |
| Magic Chef HMAR33SE | 258 | $54 |
| Magic Chef HMAR33WE | 258 | $54 |
- Freezers
- Washing machines
- Dishwashers
- Tumble dryers
- 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