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Compact Refrigerator

upstreman BD321: $57 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 312 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $57 a year and $681 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #1113 of 1440 compact refrigerator models for running cost.

Per year (U.S. avg)
$57
Over 12 years
$681
Saves vs the federal minimum
$9/yr
Size
3.2 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
$57
Electricity over 12 years
$681
Add the price you pay
+ $681

312 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

Liebherr URP36534.1 cu ft$23/yrsaves $408
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Avanti RMRS31X6BL-IS3 cu ft$31/yrsaves $312
Avanti RMRS31X**-IS family3 cu ft$31/yrsaves $312

Specs

Brandupstreman
ModelBD321
TypeCompact Refrigerator
Energy use312 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type359 kWh / year
Width18 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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