Appliances / Refrigerators / Danby Designer
Danby Designer DAR170A3 series: $53 a year to run
This refrigerator uses 289 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $53 a year and $631 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #122 of 248 freezerless and single door models for running cost.
Where to buy
Compare the price, then add the running cost below to get the true cost.
Cost to run where you live
289 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR test figure) × 18.19¢ per kWh, the average residential price in the U.S. for Jan–Aug 2026 (EIA). Your bill depends on your utility and how you use it.
Cheaper to run, same type and size
| Fisher & Paykel RS30SH*E* family | 16.7 cu ft | $25/yr | saves $336 |
| Frigidaire GRDA1911A series | 18.8 cu ft | $39/yr | saves $157 |
| Electrolux EI33AR80W series | 18.9 cu ft | $40/yr | saves $155 |
| Frigidaire FPRU19F8W series | 18.9 cu ft | $40/yr | saves $155 |
Specs
| Brand | Danby Designer |
| Model | DAR170A3* |
| Type | Freezerless and Single Door |
| Energy use | 289 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 322 kWh / year |
| Width | 29.9 in |
Specs and energy use from the ENERGY STAR certified products list (U.S. EPA). An asterisk in a model number stands for colour or finish codes. HouseholdLeak is not affiliated with ENERGY STAR or the EPA.
Want the cheapest picks every week?
Join the free Leak Club. One short email with the lowest-cost picks we found.