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Smeg FAB28UL*# family: $42 a year to run
This refrigerator uses 230 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $42 a year and $502 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #27 of 248 freezerless and single door models for running cost.
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Cost to run where you live
230 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 RS2474S3**# family | 10.8 cu ft | $28/yr | saves $170 |
Specs
| Brand | Smeg |
| Model | FAB28UL*# |
| Type | Freezerless and Single Door |
| Energy use | 230 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 305 kWh / year |
| Width | 23.6 in |
| Features | Counter 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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