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Stirling S4-D225PANR

Compact Cooler · 5.1

Summary

The Stirling S4-D225PANR is a compact cooler with 5.1 capacity that uses 134 kWh per year, costing approximately $21.44annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $214.40 in energy costs alone. It uses 32% less energy than the federal minimum standard. This is an exceptionally efficient model.

Ranked #51 out of 4363 refrigerators by annual running cost, it costs $40.56 less per year than the category average of $62. At 23.8" wide, it fits in tight spaces where a full-size unit won't.

$21.44
per year to run
82
efficiency score /100
$214.40
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Refrigerators

Ranked #51 out of 4363 in the refrigerators category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$21.44 vs avg $62
$40.56/yr cheaper
Energy Use
134 kWh vs avg 385
251 kWh less
Efficiency Score
82 vs avg 63
Above average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use134 kWh/year
Federal Standard196 kWh/year
Better Than Standard32%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$21.44
Monthly Cost (estimated)$1.79
Capacity5.1
Width23.8"
Height34.2"
BrandStirling
TypeCompact Cooler
Date Certified2025-02-21

Running Cost Breakdown

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

Monthly
$1.79
1 Year
$21.44
5 Years
$107.20
10 Years
$214.40

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 Stirling S4-D225PANR is cheaper to run than the average refrigerator in its category. At $21.44/year, you'll save approximately $405.60 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.