SMEG Spa CVIU121: $18 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 88 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $18 a year and $185 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
88 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$18
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$185
Efficiency rank
3 / 4,667
49 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Compact Cooler |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 2.0 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 2.0 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 172 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | January 27, 2023 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one saves about $62 a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Fisher & Paykel RS2435V2*T* | 52 | $11 |
| Fisher & Paykel RS2435V2* | 42 | $9 |
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Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology