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Arctic King AU83ETWBR1RCM

Compact Refrigerator · 8.3

ENERGY STAR Most Efficient

Summary

The Arctic King AU83ETWBR1RCM is a compact refrigerator with 8.3 capacity that uses 167 kWh per year, costing approximately $26.72annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $267.2 in energy costs alone. It uses 50% less energy than the federal minimum standard, earning ENERGY STAR's "Most Efficient" designation — the top tier of certified products. This is an exceptionally efficient model.

$26.72
per year to run
100
efficiency score /100
$267.2
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Refrigerators

Ranked #153 out of 4363 in the refrigerators category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$26.72 vs avg $62
$35.28/yr cheaper
Energy Use
167 kWh vs avg 385
218 kWh less
Efficiency Score
100 vs avg 63
Above average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use167 kWh/year
Federal Standard335 kWh/year
Better Than Standard50%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$26.72
Capacity8.3
Width24"
BrandArctic King
Date Certified2023-04-11
Energy cost estimated at $0.16/kWh (US national average). Your actual cost depends on your local electricity rate and usage patterns. Data from ENERGY STAR certified product database.