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Compact Cooler

Newair NWB060SS00: $26 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 142 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $26 a year and $310 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #46 of 83 compact cooler models for running cost.

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  2. Plus running cost. Add $310 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
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Per year (U.S. avg)
$26
Over 12 years
$310
Saves vs the federal minimum
$7/yr
Size
3 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
$26
Electricity over 12 years
$310
Add the price you pay
+ $310

142 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.

Zephyr PRRFD24C2AP (no ice maker)3.9 cu ft$13/yrsaves $159
Zephyr PRRFD24C2AS-OD (no ice maker)3.9 cu ft$13/yrsaves $159
SMEG Spa CVIU1212 cu ft$16/yrsaves $118
AVALLON AWC15PG1A2A3 cu ft$17/yrsaves $103

Specs

BrandNewair
ModelNWB060SS00
TypeCompact Cooler
Energy use142 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type179 kWh / year
Width14.8 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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