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Compact Refrigerator Top 10% cheapest to run

DOMETIC C40G1: $29 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 162 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $29 a year and $354 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #23 of 1440 compact refrigerator models for running cost.

Per year (U.S. avg)
$29
Over 12 years
$354
Saves vs the federal minimum
$19/yr
Size
1.1 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
$29
Electricity over 12 years
$354
Add the price you pay
+ $354

162 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

DOMETIC C40S11.1 cu ft$19/yrsaves $122
DOMETIC C60SFS CARE1.7 cu ft$23/yrsaves $83
DOMETIC C60SBI CARE1.7 cu ft$23/yrsaves $79
DOMETIC C60S11.7 cu ft$26/yrsaves $37

Specs

BrandDOMETIC
ModelsC40G1, C40G2
TypeCompact Refrigerator
Energy use162 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type269 kWh / year
Width15.9 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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