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Compact Cooler

Zephyr PRW15C01CG: $26 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 145 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $26 a year and $317 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #55 of 83 compact cooler models for running cost.

Per year (U.S. avg)
$26
Over 12 years
$317
Saves vs the federal minimum
$7/yr
Size
3.4 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
$26
Electricity over 12 years
$317
Add the price you pay
+ $317

145 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 series4.3 cu ft$8/yrsaves $225
Fisher & Paykel RS2435V2*T* family4.3 cu ft$9/yrsaves $203
Zephyr PRRFD24C2AP (no ice maker)3.9 cu ft$13/yrsaves $166
Zephyr PRRFD24C2AS-OD (no ice maker)3.9 cu ft$13/yrsaves $166

Specs

BrandZephyr
ModelPRW15C01CG
TypeCompact Cooler
Energy use145 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type183 kWh / year
Width15 in

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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