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Smeg FAB28UL*#

Freezerless and Single Door · 9.5

Summary

The Smeg FAB28UL*# is a freezerless and single door with 9.5 capacity that uses 230 kWh per year, costing approximately $36.80annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $368.00 in energy costs alone. It uses 25% less energy than the federal minimum standard. This is a solidly efficient choice.

Ranked #885 out of 4363 refrigerators by annual running cost, it costs $25.20 less per year than the category average of $62. At 23.6" wide, it is a standard size for its category.

$36.80
per year to run
75
efficiency score /100
$368.00
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Refrigerators

Ranked #885 out of 4363 in the refrigerators category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$36.80 vs avg $62
$25.20/yr cheaper
Energy Use
230 kWh vs avg 385
155 kWh less
Efficiency Score
75 vs avg 63
Above average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use230 kWh/year
Federal Standard305 kWh/year
Better Than Standard25%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$36.80
Monthly Cost (estimated)$3.07
Capacity9.5
Width23.6"
Height59.1"
BrandSmeg
TypeFreezerless and Single Door
Date Certified2019-09-16

Running Cost Breakdown

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

Monthly
$3.07
1 Year
$36.80
5 Years
$184.00
10 Years
$368.00

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 FAB28UL*# is cheaper to run than the average refrigerator in its category. At $36.80/year, you'll save approximately $252.00 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.