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Compact Refrigerator

MAXXIMUM MAXRD15O, MAXRD15SS: $46 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 253 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $46 a year and $552 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #786 of 1440 compact refrigerator models for running cost.

Per year (U.S. avg)
$46
Over 12 years
$552
Saves vs the federal minimum
$6/yr
Size
2.9 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
$46
Electricity over 12 years
$552
Add the price you pay
+ $552

253 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

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Avanti RMRS31X**-IS family3 cu ft$31/yrsaves $183
Zephyr PRRFD24C2AP (no ice maker)3.9 cu ft$33/yrsaves $162

Specs

BrandMAXXIMUM
ModelMAXRD15O, MAXRD15SS
TypeCompact Refrigerator
Energy use253 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type286 kWh / year
Width14.9 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.

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