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Compact Refrigerator

U-Line 515S: $46 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 255 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $46 a year and $557 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #810 of 1440 compact refrigerator models for running cost.

Per year (U.S. avg)
$46
Over 12 years
$557
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
$557
Add the price you pay
+ $557

255 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

BrandU-Line
Model515S
TypeCompact Refrigerator
Energy use255 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type286 kWh / year
Width15 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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