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U-Line 1224KEGRA

Compact Refrigerator · 5.6

Summary

The U-Line 1224KEGRA is a compact refrigerator with 5.6 capacity that uses 240 kWh per year, costing approximately $38.40annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $384.00 in energy costs alone. It uses 23% less energy than the federal minimum standard. This is a solidly efficient choice.

Ranked #924 out of 4363 refrigerators by annual running cost, it costs $23.60 less per year than the category average of $62. At 24" wide, it fits in tight spaces where a full-size unit won't.

$38.40
per year to run
73
efficiency score /100
$384.00
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Refrigerators

Ranked #924 out of 4363 in the refrigerators category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$38.40 vs avg $62
$23.60/yr cheaper
Energy Use
240 kWh vs avg 385
145 kWh less
Efficiency Score
73 vs avg 63
Above average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use240 kWh/year
Federal Standard311 kWh/year
Better Than Standard23%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$38.40
Monthly Cost (estimated)$3.20
Capacity5.6
Width24"
Height34.1"
BrandU-Line
TypeCompact Refrigerator
Date Certified2017-07-17

Running Cost Breakdown

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

Monthly
$3.20
1 Year
$38.40
5 Years
$192.00
10 Years
$384.00

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 U-Line 1224KEGRA is cheaper to run than the average refrigerator in its category. At $38.40/year, you'll save approximately $236.00 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.