RCA RFR320-B-RED-COM: $41 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 197 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $41 a year and $414 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
197 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$41
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$414
Efficiency rank
226 / 4,667
19 % 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) | 244 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | January 4, 2021 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one saves about $39 a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Danby DAG022A5BDH | 195 | $41 |
| Danby One Plug 3.1SM6R | 195 | $41 |
| MicroFridge 3.1MF7R | 195 | $41 |
| MicroFridge 3.1MF7RS | 195 | $41 |
| MicroFridge 3.1MF7RW | 195 | $41 |
| Frigidaire EFR376-B-CORAL | 193 | $41 |
| Montgomery Ward FR336-W-B-SSBLACK | 193 | $41 |
| Lynx LN15REF* | 192 | $40 |
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- 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