Danby DBC031L1SS
Compact Cooler · 3.1
Summary
The Danby DBC031L1SS is a compact cooler with 3.1 capacity that uses 115 kWh per year, costing approximately $18.4annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $184 in energy costs alone. It uses 36% less energy than the federal minimum standard. This is an exceptionally efficient model.
$18.4
per year to run
86
efficiency score /100
$184
10-year energy cost
How This Compares to Other Refrigerators
Ranked #24 out of 4363 in the refrigerators category (by lowest annual cost).
Annual Cost
$18.4 vs avg $62
$43.6/yr cheaper
Energy Use
115 kWh vs avg 385
270 kWh less
Efficiency Score
86 vs avg 63
Above average
Energy Details
Annual Energy Use115 kWh/year
Federal Standard180 kWh/year
Better Than Standard36%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$18.4
Capacity3.1
Width18.9"
BrandDanby
Date Certified2025-08-07
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.