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Compact Refrigerator

Frigidaire EFR285-BLACK: $38 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 208 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $38 a year and $454 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #211 of 1440 compact refrigerator models for running cost.

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  2. Plus running cost. Add $454 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
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Per year (U.S. avg)
$38
Over 12 years
$454
Saves vs the federal minimum
$6/yr
Size
2.6 cu ft

Where to buy

Compare the price, then add the running cost below to get the true cost.

Cost to run where you live

Electricity per year
$38
Electricity over 12 years
$454
Add the price you pay
+ $454

208 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

Or see every compact (under 10 cu ft) model ranked.

DOMETIC C60SFS CARE1.7 cu ft$23/yrsaves $183
DOMETIC C60SBI CARE1.7 cu ft$23/yrsaves $179
DOMETIC C60S11.7 cu ft$26/yrsaves $138
Frigidaire EFR107-B-WHITE1.6 cu ft$29/yrsaves $109

Specs

BrandFrigidaire
ModelEFR285-BLACK
TypeCompact Refrigerator
Energy use208 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type239 kWh / year
Width17 in
FeaturesCounter depth

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.

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