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

DUF212B1SLCDB Refrigerators · Danby

DUF212B1SLCDB (Danby, ENERGY STAR Certified) uses 314 kWh per year, an estimated $53.38/yr to run, ranking 43rd cheapest of 80 sampled refrigerators, 1% above the $52.70/yr median of the 80 sampled models.

Certification: ENERGY STAR Certified

Est. annual energy cost
$53.38/yr
Cheaper than all but 52% of sampled models in this category
Annual energy use: 314 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 category43rd of 80
Cost percentilebottom 52%
Vs category median1% above ($52.70/yr)
Rank within same status41st of 74 (Median $52.70/yr)
Rank within similar capacity2nd of 18 · capacity total volume ft3 16.96~25.44 (Median $62.73/yr)
Category low to high$16.15/yr ~ $132.94/yr

Certified specifications (as reported)

Specifications exactly as reported in the certified dataset.
SpecValue
typeFreezerless and Single Door
product class3A - All-Refrigerators - automatic defrost
defrost typeAutomatic
compactNo
built inNo
thru the door dispenserNo
ice makerNo
standard or counter depthNo
height in74.6
width in32.7
capacity total volume ft321.2
adjusted volume ft321.2
annual energy use kwh yr314
us federal standard kwh yr351
percent less energy use than us federal standard11
connected functionalityNo

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run the Danby DUF212B1SLCDB per year?

The Danby DUF212B1SLCDB is certified at 314 kWh per year, which works out to about $53.38/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 DUF212B1SLCDB efficient compared with other refrigerators?

Among the 80 refrigerators compared on this site, the Danby DUF212B1SLCDB ranks 43rd cheapest to run and sits in the bottom 52% of the cost range. That is 1% 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 DUF212B1SLCDB hold?

The Danby DUF212B1SLCDB 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 DUF212B1SLCDB ranks 41st cheapest within that group. Certification status reflects efficiency relative to product class, not absolute energy use.

How does the Danby DUF212B1SLCDB compare with similarly sized models?

Using the certified capacity total volume ft3 value of 21.2, 18 sampled models fall within +/-20% (16.96 to 25.44), and the Danby DUF212B1SLCDB ranks 2nd cheapest among them. The median for that size band is $62.73/yr. Comparing within a size band is more meaningful than comparing certification labels.

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