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UNIQUE UGP-330L W AC: $71 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 390 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $71 a year and $851 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #94 of 1422 bottom freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $851 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
  3. Compare. Pick your state to see your real number, then check the cheaper-to-run models of the same size.
Per year (U.S. avg)
$71
Over 12 years
$851
Saves vs the federal minimum
$10/yr
Size
11.7 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
$71
Electricity over 12 years
$851
Add the price you pay
+ $851

390 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 small (10 to 18 cu ft) model ranked.

LG LB12S2000 series11.8 cu ft$52/yrsaves $229
Beko BFBF2414SS11.4 cu ft$52/yrsaves $227
Blomberg BRFB1045SS11.4 cu ft$52/yrsaves $227
Liebherr C525011.4 cu ft$52/yrsaves $223

Specs

BrandUNIQUE
ModelUGP-330L W AC
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use390 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type443 kWh / year
Width23.6 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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