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AVALLON AWC242SPRGLH

Compact Cooler · 5.8

Summary

The AVALLON AWC242SPRGLH is a compact cooler with 5.8 capacity that uses 160 kWh per year, costing approximately $25.60annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $256.00 in energy costs alone. It uses 21% less energy than the federal minimum standard. This is a solidly efficient choice.

Ranked #149 out of 4363 refrigerators by annual running cost, it costs $36.40 less per year than the category average of $62. At 23.8" wide, it fits in tight spaces where a full-size unit won't.

$25.60
per year to run
71
efficiency score /100
$256.00
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Refrigerators

Ranked #149 out of 4363 in the refrigerators category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$25.60 vs avg $62
$36.40/yr cheaper
Energy Use
160 kWh vs avg 385
225 kWh less
Efficiency Score
71 vs avg 63
Above average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use160 kWh/year
Federal Standard202 kWh/year
Better Than Standard21%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$25.60
Monthly Cost (estimated)$2.13
Capacity5.8
Width23.8"
Height34.1"
BrandAVALLON
TypeCompact Cooler
Date Certified2024-08-06

Running Cost Breakdown

Estimated electricity costs at different time horizons (based on $0.16/kWh US average rate):

Monthly
$2.13
1 Year
$25.60
5 Years
$128.00
10 Years
$256.00

Actual costs vary by location. States like Hawaii ($0.43/kWh) pay significantly more while Idaho ($0.11/kWh) pays less. Use our energy calculator to estimate costs at your local rate.

What This Means for You

The AVALLON AWC242SPRGLH is cheaper to run than the average refrigerator in its category. At $25.60/year, you'll save approximately $364.00 over 10 years compared to a typical model in this category.

With a high efficiency score, this model is one of the better options if minimizing long-term energy costs is a priority.

Energy costs are just one factor in choosing a refrigerator. Consider the purchase price, features, reliability, and how the total cost of ownership (purchase price + energy costs over its expected lifespan) compares to alternatives.

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.