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

DFF180B1WDBR Refrigerators · Danby

DFF180B1WDBR (Danby, ENERGY STAR Certified) uses 366 kWh per year, an estimated $62.22/yr to run, ranking 56th cheapest of 80 sampled refrigerators, 18% above the $52.70/yr median of the 80 sampled models.

Certification: ENERGY STAR Certified

Est. annual energy cost
$62.22/yr
Cheaper than all but 69% of sampled models in this category
Annual energy use: 366 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 category56th of 80
Cost percentilebottom 69%
Vs category median18% above ($52.70/yr)
Rank within same status53rd of 74 (Median $52.70/yr)
Rank within similar capacity4th of 15 · capacity total volume ft3 14.56~21.84 (Median $62.22/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 in66.6
width in26.5
capacity total volume ft318.2
adjusted volume ft321.7
annual energy use kwh yr366
us federal standard kwh yr409
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
DFF180B1SLCDBR ENERGY STAR Certified$62.22/yr
DFF180B1SLDBR ENERGY STAR Certified$62.22/yr
51F-IK5-BCD512** ENERGY STAR Most Efficient$62.73/yr
51F-IK5-BCD512SS ENERGY STAR Most Efficient$62.73/yr
HBFRF1798-C-WHITE-3BCOM ENERGY STAR Certified$49.64/yr

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run the Danby DFF180B1WDBR per year?

The Danby DFF180B1WDBR is certified at 366 kWh per year, which works out to about $62.22/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 DFF180B1WDBR efficient compared with other refrigerators?

Among the 80 refrigerators compared on this site, the Danby DFF180B1WDBR ranks 56th cheapest to run and sits in the bottom 69% of the cost range. That is 18% above 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 DFF180B1WDBR hold?

The Danby DFF180B1WDBR 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 DFF180B1WDBR ranks 53rd cheapest within that group. Certification status reflects efficiency relative to product class, not absolute energy use.

How does the Danby DFF180B1WDBR compare with similarly sized models?

Using the certified capacity total volume ft3 value of 18.2, 15 sampled models fall within +/-20% (14.56 to 21.84), and the Danby DFF180B1WDBR ranks 4th cheapest among them. The median for that size band is $62.22/yr. Comparing within a size band is more meaningful than comparing certification labels.

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