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Insignia NS-UZ14**27 family
13.8 cu ft · Freezerless and Single Door refrigerator
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About the Insignia NS-UZ14**27 family
The Insignia NS-UZ14**27 family is a 13.8 cu ft freezerless and single door refrigerator certified by ENERGY STAR. Its official test figure is 211 kWh of electricity a year, which at the U.S. average price of 18.19¢ per kWh comes to $38 a year, or $461 over a typical 12-year life.
That is 29% less energy than the federal maximum for this type of fridge (299 kWh a year), a saving of about $16 a year compared with a model that only just meets the standard.
Among 248 freezerless and single door models it ranks #11 for running cost, in the cheapest 10%. The cheapest model of this type would save $190 in electricity over 12 years, though it may differ in size and features.
If you want the same type and a similar size for less to run, the Fisher & Paykel RS24SH*E* family uses 124 kWh a year and would save about $190 over 12 years.
Cost to run where you live
211 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 RS24SH*E* family | 12.6 cu ft | $23/yr | saves $190 |
| Liebherr SRB5290 | 13.7 cu ft | $36/yr | saves $24 |
| ELEMENT EUF14CE series | 13.8 cu ft | $37/yr | saves $15 |
| Midea MRU14F5A series | 13.8 cu ft | $37/yr | saves $15 |
Specs
| Brand | Insignia |
| Model | NS-UZ14**27 |
| Type | Freezerless and Single Door |
| Energy use | 211 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 299 kWh / year |
| Size | 13.8 cu ft |
| Width | 28 in |
| Height | 61 in |
| Defrost | Automatic |
| Built-in | No |
| Compact | No |
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.
Questions people ask
How much does the Insignia NS-UZ14**27 family cost to run?
About $38 a year at the U.S. average electricity price (18.19¢/kWh), based on its ENERGY STAR rating of 211 kWh a year. In a state with expensive power it can be much more; pick your state on this page to see your number.
How much will the Insignia NS-UZ14**27 family cost in electricity over its life?
About $461 over 12 years, a typical life for a refrigerator. Add that to the price you pay to get the true cost to own.
Is the Insignia NS-UZ14**27 family energy efficient?
Yes. It is ENERGY STAR certified and uses 29% less energy than the federal maximum for its type.
Is there a cheaper fridge to run of the same type and size?
Yes. The Fisher & Paykel RS24SH*E* family uses 124 kWh a year, about $190 less in electricity over 12 years.
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