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upstreman BR321-Vintage Purple
3.2 cu ft · Compact Refrigerator refrigerator
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About the upstreman BR321-Vintage Purple
The upstreman BR321-Vintage Purple is a 3.2 cu ft compact refrigerator refrigerator certified by ENERGY STAR. Its official test figure is 218 kWh of electricity a year, which at the U.S. average price of 18.19¢ per kWh comes to $40 a year, or $476 over a typical 12-year life.
That is 11% less energy than the federal maximum for this type of fridge (244 kWh a year), a saving of about $5 a year compared with a model that only just meets the standard.
Among 1,440 compact refrigerator models it ranks #413 for running cost. The cheapest model of this type would save $244 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 Liebherr URP3653 uses 125 kWh a year and would save about $203 over 12 years.
Listed features: counter depth.
Cost to run where you live
218 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.
| Liebherr URP3653 | 4.1 cu ft | $23/yr | saves $203 |
| Fisher & Paykel RB36S | 3.7 cu ft | $27/yr | saves $148 |
| Avanti RMRS31X6BL-IS | 3 cu ft | $31/yr | saves $107 |
| Avanti RMRS31X**-IS family | 3 cu ft | $31/yr | saves $107 |
Specs
| Brand | upstreman |
| Model | BR321-Vintage Purple |
| Type | Compact Refrigerator |
| Energy use | 218 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 244 kWh / year |
| Size | 3.2 cu ft |
| Width | 18.5 in |
| Features | Counter depth |
| Height | 32.7 in |
| Defrost | Manual |
| Built-in | No |
| 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 upstreman BR321-Vintage Purple cost to run?
About $40 a year at the U.S. average electricity price (18.19¢/kWh), based on its ENERGY STAR rating of 218 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 upstreman BR321-Vintage Purple cost in electricity over its life?
About $476 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 upstreman BR321-Vintage Purple energy efficient?
Yes. It is ENERGY STAR certified and uses 11% less energy than the federal maximum for its type.
Is there a cheaper fridge to run of the same type and size?
Yes. The Liebherr URP3653 uses 125 kWh a year, about $203 less in electricity over 12 years.
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