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Compact Refrigerator Top 10% cheapest to run

MicroChill MCH4G16: $36 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 199 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $36 a year and $434 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #105 of 1440 compact refrigerator models for running cost.

Per year (U.S. avg)
$36
Over 12 years
$434
Saves vs the federal minimum
$29/yr
Size
3.2 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
$36
Electricity over 12 years
$434
Add the price you pay
+ $434

199 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.

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Specs

BrandMicroChill
ModelMCH4G16
TypeCompact Refrigerator
Energy use199 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type358 kWh / year
Width18.6 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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