Cuisinart 043-1894-4
Compact Refrigerator · 4.5
Summary
The Cuisinart 043-1894-4 is a compact refrigerator with 4.5 capacity that uses 226 kWh per year, costing approximately $36.16annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $361.60 in energy costs alone. It uses 23% less energy than the federal minimum standard. This is a solidly efficient choice.
Ranked #765 out of 4363 refrigerators by annual running cost, it costs $25.84 less per year than the category average of $62. At 19.7" wide, it fits in tight spaces where a full-size unit won't.
How This Compares to Other Refrigerators
Ranked #765 out of 4363 in the refrigerators category (by lowest annual cost).
Energy Details
Running Cost Breakdown
Estimated electricity costs at different time horizons (based on $0.16/kWh US average rate):
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 Cuisinart 043-1894-4 is cheaper to run than the average refrigerator in its category. At $36.16/year, you'll save approximately $258.40 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.