Compact Refrigerator

Sub-Zero DEU2450B/ADA/ family: $39 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 215 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $39 a year and $469 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #357 of 1440 compact refrigerator models for running cost.

Per year (U.S. avg)

$39

Over 12 years

$469

Saves vs the federal minimum

$17/yr

Size

5.1 cu ft

Where to buy

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Cost to run where you live

Electricity per year

$39

Electricity over 12 years

$469

Add the price you pay

+ $469

215 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

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Liebherr URP3653	4.1 cu ft	$23/yr	saves $196

Specs

Brand	Sub-Zero
Model	DEU2450B/ADA/
Type	Compact Refrigerator
Energy use	215 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type	306 kWh / year
Width	24 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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