TCL MR121S: $44 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 207 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $44 a year and $435 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
207 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$44
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$435
Efficiency rank
373 / 4,667
11 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Compact Refrigerator |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 1.7 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 1.7 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 232 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | June 24, 2022 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one saves about $37 a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Antarctic Star KS-40R | 206 | $43 |
| BANGSON US-BSR-003 | 206 | $43 |
| BANGSON US-BSR-004 | 206 | $43 |
| BANGSON US-BSR-005 | 206 | $43 |
| BANGSON US-BSR-006 | 206 | $43 |
| BANGSON US-BSR-007 | 206 | $43 |
| BANGSON US-BSR-007-1 | 206 | $43 |
| BANGSON US-BSR-007-2 | 206 | $43 |
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- Dishwashers
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- 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