Smeg FAB38Uxxx: $88 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 417 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $88 a year and $876 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
417 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$88
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$876
Efficiency rank
3,003 / 4,667
15 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Bottom Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 16.3 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 19.7 |
| Refrigerant | R-600a |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 491 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | June 15, 2020 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one costs about $7 more 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