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Danby or Danby Designer DAR033A1 series: $47 a year to run
This refrigerator uses 259 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $47 a year and $565 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #857 of 1440 compact refrigerator models for running cost.
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Cost to run where you live
259 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
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| Avanti RMRS31X**-IS family | 3 cu ft | $31/yr | saves $196 |
Specs
| Brand | Danby or Danby Designer |
| Model | DAR033A1* |
| Type | Compact Refrigerator |
| Energy use | 259 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 290 kWh / year |
| Width | 17.7 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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