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Compact Refrigerator

Perlick URC24R*1-5-**** family: $45 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 245 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $45 a year and $535 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #691 of 1440 compact refrigerator models for running cost.

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  2. Plus running cost. Add $535 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
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Per year (U.S. avg)
$45
Over 12 years
$535
Saves vs the federal minimum
$11/yr
Size
5 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
$45
Electricity over 12 years
$535
Add the price you pay
+ $535

245 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.

Fisher & Paykel RS2435SB series4.6 cu ft$19/yrsaves $303
Liebherr UR37504.7 cu ft$21/yrsaves $284
Liebherr UR36504.4 cu ft$23/yrsaves $262
Liebherr URP36534.1 cu ft$23/yrsaves $262

Specs

BrandPerlick
ModelURC24R*1-5-****
TypeCompact Refrigerator
Energy use245 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type305 kWh / year
Width23.9 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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