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Compact Refrigerator

upstreman BR321 Pro-Stainless Steel: $47 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 258 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $47 a year and $563 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #841 of 1440 compact refrigerator models for running cost.

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  2. Plus running cost. Add $563 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
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Per year (U.S. avg)
$47
Over 12 years
$563
Saves vs the federal minimum
$6/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
$47
Electricity over 12 years
$563
Add the price you pay
+ $563

258 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.

Liebherr URP36534.1 cu ft$23/yrsaves $290
Fisher & Paykel RB36S3.7 cu ft$27/yrsaves $236
Avanti RMRS31X6BL-IS3 cu ft$31/yrsaves $194
Avanti RMRS31X**-IS family3 cu ft$31/yrsaves $194

Specs

Brandupstreman
ModelBR321 Pro-Stainless Steel
TypeCompact Refrigerator
Energy use258 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type289 kWh / year
Width18.7 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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