Appliance Energy Cost Index Model-level energy use and running cost, from ENERGY STAR certified product data

DFF116B2SLCDBR Refrigerators · Danby

DFF116B2SLCDBR (Danby, ENERGY STAR Certified) uses 310 kWh per year, an estimated $52.70/yr to run, ranking 40th cheapest of 80 sampled refrigerators, matching the $52.70/yr median of the 80 sampled models.

Certification: ENERGY STAR Certified

Est. annual energy cost
$52.70/yr
Cheaper than all but 49% of sampled models in this category
Annual energy use: 310 kWh
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Where this model sits (computed from source data)

Figures above are computed at build time from the sampled source records - no external estimates are used.
Cost rank in category40th of 80
Cost percentilebottom 49%
Vs category mediansame as median ($52.70/yr)
Rank within same status38th of 74 (Median $52.70/yr)
Rank within similar capacity3rd of 6 · capacity total volume ft3 9.28~13.92 (Median $52.70/yr)
Category low to high$16.15/yr ~ $132.94/yr

Certified specifications (as reported)

Specifications exactly as reported in the certified dataset.
SpecValue
typeTop Freezer
defrost typeAutomatic
compactNo
built inNo
thru the door dispenserNo
ice makerNo
standard or counter depthNo
height in56.1
width in21.4
capacity total volume ft311.6
adjusted volume ft314.0
annual energy use kwh yr310
us federal standard kwh yr347
percent less energy use than us federal standard11
connected functionalityNo
date available on market2026-08-28

Similar models in this category

Closest capacity first (at most two rows per identical cost).
ModelCertificationEst. energy cost
DFF116B2SSCDBR ENERGY STAR Certified$52.70/yr
DFF116B2WCDBR ENERGY STAR Certified$52.70/yr
RB110N3A*EM ENERGY STAR Certified$66.47/yr
EFR0133-BLKSS-6COM ENERGY STAR Most Efficient$50.49/yr
EFR0133-WHITE-6COM ENERGY STAR Most Efficient$50.49/yr

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run the Danby DFF116B2SLCDBR per year?

The Danby DFF116B2SLCDBR is certified at 310 kWh per year, which works out to about $52.70/yr at the flat rate assumed on this site. Certified figures come from standardized test procedures, so your actual bill varies with usage and your local electricity rate.

Is the Danby DFF116B2SLCDBR efficient compared with other refrigerators?

Among the 80 refrigerators compared on this site, the Danby DFF116B2SLCDBR ranks 40th cheapest to run and sits in the bottom 49% of the cost range. That is exactly at the category median of $52.70/yr. The cheapest sampled model runs at $16.15/yr and the most expensive at $132.94/yr.

What ENERGY STAR status does the Danby DFF116B2SLCDBR hold?

The Danby DFF116B2SLCDBR is listed as ENERGY STAR Certified. Among the 74 sampled refrigerators with that status the median running cost is $52.70/yr, and the Danby DFF116B2SLCDBR ranks 38th cheapest within that group. Certification status reflects efficiency relative to product class, not absolute energy use.

How does the Danby DFF116B2SLCDBR compare with similarly sized models?

Using the certified capacity total volume ft3 value of 11.6, 6 sampled models fall within +/-20% (9.28 to 13.92), and the Danby DFF116B2SLCDBR ranks 3rd cheapest among them. The median for that size band is $52.70/yr. Comparing within a size band is more meaningful than comparing certification labels.

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