Smeg CB300U: $81 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 387 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $81 a year and $813 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
387 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$81
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$813
Efficiency rank
2,842 / 4,667
11 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Bottom Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 8.4 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 10.2 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 433 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | November 11, 2014 |
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- 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