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Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet UKS24R*1-5-**** family
5 cu ft · Compact Refrigerator refrigerator
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About the Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet UKS24R*1-5-**** family
The Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet UKS24R*1-5-**** family is a 5 cu ft compact refrigerator refrigerator certified by ENERGY STAR. Its official test figure is 245 kWh of electricity a year, which at the U.S. average price of 18.19¢ per kWh comes to $45 a year, or $535 over a typical 12-year life.
That is 20% less energy than the federal maximum for this type of fridge (305 kWh a year), a saving of about $11 a year compared with a model that only just meets the standard.
Among 1,440 compact refrigerator models it ranks #678 for running cost. The cheapest model of this type would save $303 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 RS2435SB series uses 106 kWh a year and would save about $303 over 12 years.
Listed features: counter depth.
Cost to run where you live
245 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.
| Fisher & Paykel RS2435SB series | 4.6 cu ft | $19/yr | saves $303 |
| Liebherr UR3750 | 4.7 cu ft | $21/yr | saves $284 |
| Liebherr UR3650 | 4.4 cu ft | $23/yr | saves $262 |
| Liebherr URP3653 | 4.1 cu ft | $23/yr | saves $262 |
Specs
| Brand | Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet |
| Model | UKS24R*1-5-**** |
| Type | Compact Refrigerator |
| Energy use | 245 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 305 kWh / year |
| Size | 5 cu ft |
| Width | 23.9 in |
| Features | Counter depth |
| Height | 34.3 in |
| Defrost | Automatic |
| Built-in | No |
| Compact | Yes |
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 Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet UKS24R*1-5-**** family cost to run?
About $45 a year at the U.S. average electricity price (18.19¢/kWh), based on its ENERGY STAR rating of 245 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 Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet UKS24R*1-5-**** family cost in electricity over its life?
About $535 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 Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet UKS24R*1-5-**** family energy efficient?
Yes. It is ENERGY STAR certified and uses 20% 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 RS2435SB series uses 106 kWh a year, about $303 less in electricity over 12 years.
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