How much does the Smeg FA490Uxxx cost to run per year?

The Smeg FA490Uxxx costs approximately $66.72 per year to operate, using 417 kWh annually. Over 10 years, that's $667.2 in energy costs.

Is the Smeg FA490Uxxx energy efficient?

The Smeg FA490Uxxx has an efficiency score of 65/100, which is above the category average of 63. It is 15% better than the federal standard.

How does the Smeg FA490Uxxx compare to other refrigerators?

It ranks #2813 out of 4363 in its category. The category average annual cost is $62, and this model costs $66.72/year. Average energy use is 385 kWh vs this model's 417 kWh.

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Smeg FA490Uxxx

Name: Smeg FA490Uxxx
Brand: Smeg

Bottom Freezer · 16.3

Summary

The Smeg FA490Uxxx is a bottom freezer with 16.3 capacity that uses 417 kWh per year, costing approximately $66.72annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $667.20 in energy costs alone. It uses 15% less energy than the federal minimum standard. This is a solidly efficient choice.

Ranked #2813 out of 4363 refrigerators by annual running cost, it costs $4.72 more per year than the category average of $62. At 27.7" wide, it is a standard size for its category.

$66.72

per year to run

efficiency score /100

$667.20

10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Refrigerators

Ranked #2813 out of 4363 in the refrigerators category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost

$66.72 vs avg $62

$4.72/yr more expensive

Energy Use

417 kWh vs avg 385

32 kWh more

Efficiency Score

65 vs avg 63

Above average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use417 kWh/year

Federal Standard491 kWh/year

Better Than Standard15%

Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$66.72

Monthly Cost (estimated)$5.56

Capacity16.3

Width27.7"

Height77.3"

BrandSmeg

TypeBottom Freezer

Date Certified2020-06-22

Running Cost Breakdown

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

Monthly

$5.56

1 Year

$66.72

5 Years

$333.60

10 Years

$667.20

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 Smeg FA490Uxxx costs more to run than the average refrigerator. At $66.72/year, you'll pay approximately $47.20 more over 10 years compared to a typical model. Consider whether its other features justify the higher operating cost.

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.

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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.