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Compact Cooler

Zephyr PRPW24C02CG: $28 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 156 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $28 a year and $341 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #70 of 83 compact cooler models for running cost.

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  2. Plus running cost. Add $341 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
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Per year (U.S. avg)
$28
Over 12 years
$341
Saves vs the federal minimum
$7/yr
Size
5.1 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
$28
Electricity over 12 years
$341
Add the price you pay
+ $341

156 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.

Fisher & Paykel RS2435V2 series4.3 cu ft$8/yrsaves $249
Fisher & Paykel RS2435V2*T* family4.3 cu ft$9/yrsaves $227
Dacor DRW24G7500 series4.7 cu ft$17/yrsaves $133
Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet UKS24W*1-5-**** family5 cu ft$18/yrsaves $124

Specs

BrandZephyr
ModelPRPW24C02CG
TypeCompact Cooler
Energy use156 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type196 kWh / year
Width23.8 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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