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BANGSON US-BSR-303

Compact Refrigerator · 4.0

Summary

The BANGSON US-BSR-303 is a compact refrigerator with 4.0 capacity that uses 326 kWh per year, costing approximately $52.16annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $521.60 in energy costs alone. It uses 10% less energy than the federal minimum standard. It meets ENERGY STAR certification but isn't among the top performers.

Ranked #1975 out of 4363 refrigerators by annual running cost, it costs $9.84 less per year than the category average of $62. At 18" wide, it fits in tight spaces where a full-size unit won't.

$52.16
per year to run
60
efficiency score /100
$521.60
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Refrigerators

Ranked #1975 out of 4363 in the refrigerators category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$52.16 vs avg $62
$9.84/yr cheaper
Energy Use
326 kWh vs avg 385
59 kWh less
Efficiency Score
60 vs avg 63
Below average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use326 kWh/year
Federal Standard364 kWh/year
Better Than Standard10%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$52.16
Monthly Cost (estimated)$4.35
Capacity4.0
Width18"
Height45"
BrandBANGSON
TypeCompact Refrigerator
Date Certified2023-08-11

Running Cost Breakdown

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

Monthly
$4.35
1 Year
$52.16
5 Years
$260.80
10 Years
$521.60

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 BANGSON US-BSR-303 is cheaper to run than the average refrigerator in its category. At $52.16/year, you'll save approximately $98.40 over 10 years compared to a typical model in this category.

Its efficiency score is moderate — solid but not top-tier. It balances upfront cost with reasonable energy savings.

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.