Richome BCD138RE-SS: $69 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 328 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $69 a year and $689 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
328 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$69
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$689
Efficiency rank
2,152 / 4,667
11 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Compact Refrigerator |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 4.7 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 5.5 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 368 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | September 30, 2026 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one saves about $12 a year.
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|---|---|---|
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Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology