upstreman BR321D: $46 a year to run

This model (Refrigerators) uses 218 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $46 a year and $458 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.

Energy use
218 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$46
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$458
Efficiency rank
607 / 4,667

11 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.

Product details

TypeCompact Refrigerator
Total volume (cu ft)3.2
Adjusted volume (cu ft)3.2
RefrigerantR-600a,R600a/20g(0.705 ounces)
Federal standard (kWh/year)244
ENERGY STAR Most EfficientNo
Available sinceMay 11, 2024

Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one saves about $35 a year.

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Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology