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Compact Refrigerator

U-Line RE115: $42 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 230 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $42 a year and $502 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #634 of 1440 compact refrigerator models for running cost.

Per year (U.S. avg)
$42
Over 12 years
$502
Saves vs the federal minimum
$10/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
$42
Electricity over 12 years
$502
Add the price you pay
+ $502

230 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
ModelRE115
TypeCompact Refrigerator
Energy use230 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type287 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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