Smeg FAB32UL*#: $79 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 378 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $79 a year and $794 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
378 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$79
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$794
Efficiency rank
2,776 / 4,667
15 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Bottom Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 12.0 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 14.6 |
| Refrigerant | R-600a |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 446 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | March 5, 2019 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one saves about $1 a year.
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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