Richome BC85RE-BK: $45 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 215 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $45 a year and $452 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
215 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$45
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$452
Efficiency rank
545 / 4,667
12 % 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) | 243 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | September 30, 2026 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one saves about $36 a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Amana AMAR27S1E | 214 | $45 |
| Cuisinart CCF-27 | 214 | $45 |
| Frigidaire EFR295-B-BLACK | 214 | $45 |
| Frigidaire FRPR2712AB | 214 | $45 |
| Galanz GL27BK | 214 | $45 |
| Galanz GL27S5 | 214 | $45 |
| ICEBOX IBCR25BLS | 214 | $45 |
| ICEBOX IBCR25MNT | 214 | $45 |
- 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