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SAPPHIRE SW243SZSS

Compact Cooler · 5.5

Summary

The SAPPHIRE SW243SZSS is a compact cooler with 5.5 capacity that uses 118 kWh per year, costing approximately $18.88annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $188.80 in energy costs alone. It uses 41% less energy than the federal minimum standard. This is an exceptionally efficient model.

Ranked #26 out of 4363 refrigerators by annual running cost, it costs $43.12 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.

$18.88
per year to run
91
efficiency score /100
$188.80
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Refrigerators

Ranked #26 out of 4363 in the refrigerators category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$18.88 vs avg $62
$43.12/yr cheaper
Energy Use
118 kWh vs avg 385
267 kWh less
Efficiency Score
91 vs avg 63
Above average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use118 kWh/year
Federal Standard199 kWh/year
Better Than Standard41%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$18.88
Monthly Cost (estimated)$1.57
Capacity5.5
Width23.9"
Height34.8"
BrandSAPPHIRE
TypeCompact Cooler
Date Certified2023-09-14

Running Cost Breakdown

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

Monthly
$1.57
1 Year
$18.88
5 Years
$94.40
10 Years
$188.80

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 SAPPHIRE SW243SZSS is cheaper to run than the average refrigerator in its category. At $18.88/year, you'll save approximately $431.20 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.