U-Line 2218BEVB: $55 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 260 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $55 a year and $546 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
260 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$55
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$546
Efficiency rank
1,299 / 4,667
10 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Compact Refrigerator |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 3.4 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 3.4 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 290 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | April 1, 2017 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one saves about $26 a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Avanti AR321BB | 259 | $54 |
| Avanti AVAR323SB | 259 | $54 |
| Avanti AVAR331BB | 259 | $54 |
| BRAMA BROFR24A01SS | 259 | $54 |
| Conserv CREF26SS | 259 | $54 |
| Crosley RRX3210AM | 259 | $54 |
| Crosley RRX3210AR | 259 | $54 |
| Crosley RRXH3210AM | 259 | $54 |
- 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