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Freezerless and Single Door

FARBERWARE FW-UFR171-I3B: $52 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 288 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $52 a year and $629 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #119 of 248 freezerless and single door models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $629 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
  3. Compare. Pick your state to see your real number, then check the cheaper-to-run models of the same size.
Per year (U.S. avg)
$52
Over 12 years
$629
Saves vs the federal minimum
$6/yr
Size
17 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
$52
Electricity over 12 years
$629
Add the price you pay
+ $629

288 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 small (10 to 18 cu ft) model ranked.

Fisher & Paykel RS30SH*E* family16.7 cu ft$25/yrsaves $334
Frigidaire GRDA1911A series18.8 cu ft$39/yrsaves $155
Electrolux EI33AR80W series18.9 cu ft$40/yrsaves $153
Frigidaire FPRU19F8W series18.9 cu ft$40/yrsaves $153

Specs

BrandFARBERWARE
ModelFW-UFR171-I3B
TypeFreezerless and Single Door
Energy use288 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type322 kWh / year
Width28 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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