Miele K31222UI: $44 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 208 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $44 a year and $437 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
208 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$44
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$437
Efficiency rank
390 / 4,667
31 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Compact Refrigerator |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 4.8 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 4.8 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 303 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | Yes |
| Available since | May 15, 2018 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one saves about $37 a year.
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|---|---|---|
| Comfee CERM18B0A** | 207 | $44 |
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Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology