Appliances / Refrigerators / SMEG Spa
SMEG Spa CVIU138: $22 a year to run
This refrigerator uses 120 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $22 a year and $262 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #35 of 83 compact cooler models for running cost.
Where to buy
Compare the price, then add the running cost below to get the true cost.
Cost to run where you live
120 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
| Fisher & Paykel RS2435V2 series | 4.3 cu ft | $8/yr | saves $170 |
| Fisher & Paykel RS2435V2*T* family | 4.3 cu ft | $9/yr | saves $148 |
| Zephyr PRRFD24C2AP (no ice maker) | 3.9 cu ft | $13/yr | saves $111 |
| Zephyr PRRFD24C2AS-OD (no ice maker) | 3.9 cu ft | $13/yr | saves $111 |
Specs
| Brand | SMEG Spa |
| Model | CVIU138 |
| Type | Compact Cooler |
| Energy use | 120 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 187 kWh / year |
| Width | 23.4 in |
| Features | Counter 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.
Want the cheapest picks every week?
Join the free Leak Club. One short email with the lowest-cost picks we found.