U-Line 2218RB: $48 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 230 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $48 a year and $483 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
230 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$48
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$483
Efficiency rank
944 / 4,667
21 % 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 | March 30, 2016 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one saves about $32 a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Frigidaire EFR441-6COM | 229 | $48 |
| Frigidaire EFR492-COM | 229 | $48 |
| RCA RFR464-B-BLACK | 229 | $48 |
| RCA RFR464-B-BLACK-6COM | 229 | $48 |
| RCA RFR464-B-BLACK-COM | 229 | $48 |
| RCA RFR464-B-WHITE | 229 | $48 |
| RCA RFR464-B-WHITE-6COM | 229 | $48 |
| RCA RFR464-B-WHITE-COM | 229 | $48 |
- 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