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Compact Refrigerator

upstreman FR17 Pro-Black: $45 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 245 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $45 a year and $535 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #699 of 1440 compact refrigerator models for running cost.

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  2. Plus running cost. Add $535 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
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Per year (U.S. avg)
$45
Over 12 years
$535
Saves vs the federal minimum
$5/yr
Size
1.7 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
$45
Electricity over 12 years
$535
Add the price you pay
+ $535

245 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.

DOMETIC C40S11.1 cu ft$19/yrsaves $303
DOMETIC C60SFS CARE1.7 cu ft$23/yrsaves $264
DOMETIC C60SBI CARE1.7 cu ft$23/yrsaves $260
DOMETIC C60S11.7 cu ft$26/yrsaves $218

Specs

Brandupstreman
ModelFR17 Pro-Black
TypeCompact Refrigerator
Energy use245 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type275 kWh / year
Width18.7 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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