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Compact Refrigerator

Avanti AVAR16F0W: $45 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 247 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $45 a year and $539 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #735 of 1440 compact refrigerator models for running cost.

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  2. Plus running cost. Add $539 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
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Per year (U.S. avg)
$45
Over 12 years
$539
Saves vs the federal minimum
$5/yr
Size
1.6 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
$45
Electricity over 12 years
$539
Add the price you pay
+ $539

247 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.

DOMETIC C40S11.1 cu ft$19/yrsaves $308
DOMETIC C60SFS CARE1.7 cu ft$23/yrsaves $268
DOMETIC C60SBI CARE1.7 cu ft$23/yrsaves $264
DOMETIC C60S11.7 cu ft$26/yrsaves $223

Specs

BrandAvanti
ModelsAVAR16F0W, AVAR16F1B, AVAR16F3S
TypeCompact Refrigerator
Energy use247 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type274 kWh / year
Width17.7 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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