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Bottom Freezer Top 10% cheapest to run

Smeg CB300U: $70 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 387 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $70 a year and $845 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #85 of 1421 bottom freezer models for running cost.

Per year (U.S. avg)
$70
Over 12 years
$845
Saves vs the federal minimum
$8/yr
Size
8.4 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
$70
Electricity over 12 years
$845
Add the price you pay
+ $845

387 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

Fisher & Paykel RB2470BRV29.4 cu ft$36/yrsaves $408
Liebherr ICS51008.9 cu ft$55/yrsaves $190
Miele KFN 7734 D8.9 cu ft$55/yrsaves $190
Miele KFN 7784 D8.9 cu ft$55/yrsaves $190

Specs

BrandSmeg
ModelCB300U
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use387 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type433 kWh / year
Width22 in
FeaturesCounter depth

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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