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Perlick URS15W*1-5-**** family
2.8 cu ft · Compact Cooler refrigerator
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About the Perlick URS15W*1-5-**** family
The Perlick URS15W*1-5-**** family is a 2.8 cu ft compact cooler refrigerator certified by ENERGY STAR. Its official test figure is 99 kWh of electricity a year, which at the U.S. average price of 18.19¢ per kWh comes to $18 a year, or $216 over a typical 12-year life.
That is 44% less energy than the federal maximum for this type of fridge (178 kWh a year), a saving of about $14 a year compared with a model that only just meets the standard.
Among 83 compact cooler models it ranks #15 for running cost. The cheapest model of this type would save $124 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 SMEG Spa CVIU121 uses 88 kWh a year and would save about $24 over 12 years.
Listed features: counter depth.
Cost to run where you live
99 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.
| SMEG Spa CVIU121 | 2 cu ft | $16/yr | saves $24 |
| AVALLON AWC15PG1A2A | 3 cu ft | $17/yr | saves $9 |
| AVALLON AWC15PS1A2A | 3 cu ft | $17/yr | saves $9 |
| AVALLON AWC15SG1A2A | 3 cu ft | $17/yr | saves $9 |
Specs
| Brand | Perlick |
| Model | URS15W*1-5-**** |
| Type | Compact Cooler |
| Energy use | 99 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 178 kWh / year |
| Size | 2.8 cu ft |
| Width | 14.9 in |
| Features | Counter depth |
| Height | 34.3 in |
| Built-in | Yes |
| 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 Perlick URS15W*1-5-**** family cost to run?
About $18 a year at the U.S. average electricity price (18.19¢/kWh), based on its ENERGY STAR rating of 99 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 Perlick URS15W*1-5-**** family cost in electricity over its life?
About $216 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 Perlick URS15W*1-5-**** family energy efficient?
Yes. It is ENERGY STAR certified and uses 44% less energy than the federal maximum for its type.
Is there a cheaper fridge to run of the same type and size?
Yes. The SMEG Spa CVIU121 uses 88 kWh a year, about $24 less in electricity over 12 years.
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