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Jenn Air JUGF*242H***

Compact Refrigerator · 5.2

Summary

The Jenn Air JUGF*242H*** is a compact refrigerator with 5.2 capacity that uses 233 kWh per year, costing approximately $37.28annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $372.80 in energy costs alone. It uses 24% less energy than the federal minimum standard. This is a solidly efficient choice.

Ranked #897 out of 4363 refrigerators by annual running cost, it costs $24.72 less per year than the category average of $62. At 23.9" wide, it fits in tight spaces where a full-size unit won't.

$37.28
per year to run
74
efficiency score /100
$372.80
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Refrigerators

Ranked #897 out of 4363 in the refrigerators category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$37.28 vs avg $62
$24.72/yr cheaper
Energy Use
233 kWh vs avg 385
152 kWh less
Efficiency Score
74 vs avg 63
Above average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use233 kWh/year
Federal Standard307 kWh/year
Better Than Standard24%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$37.28
Monthly Cost (estimated)$3.11
Capacity5.2
Width23.9"
Height34.4"
BrandJenn Air
TypeCompact Refrigerator
Date Certified2019-03-15

Running Cost Breakdown

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

Monthly
$3.11
1 Year
$37.28
5 Years
$186.40
10 Years
$372.80

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 Jenn Air JUGF*242H*** is cheaper to run than the average refrigerator in its category. At $37.28/year, you'll save approximately $247.20 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.