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Mini Bar BC29: $44 a year to run
This refrigerator uses 241 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $44 a year and $526 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #659 of 1440 compact refrigerator models for running cost.
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Cost to run where you live
241 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.
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Specs
| Brand | Mini Bar |
| Model | BC29 |
| Type | Compact Refrigerator |
| Energy use | 241 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 268 kWh / year |
| Width | 15 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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