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Amana AMA31S5E

3.2 cu ft compact refrigerator. Uses 10% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #425 of 526 compact fridges 3–4 cu ft, by yearly cost.

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators dataset, data.energystar.gov. Refreshed Oct 24, 2026.

$58 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$581 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$169 at 18.16¢/kWh10-yr extra vs. similar size

Recall check

CPSC recalls that mention Amana refrigerators, fridges and freezers (checked Oct 24, 2026). Check whether your model number is listed in the notice:

• Maytag Recalls Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard (2009-03-10)

• CPSC And Amana Work To Fix Refrigerator Shock Hazard (1994-11-03)

• Amana Freezers (1978-11-22)

• Refrigerator Repaired by Amana (1977-08-22)

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Yearly cost, side by side

This model$58 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (729 compact refrigerator models)$41 at 18.16¢/kWh
Federal max for this class$64 at 18.16¢/kWh
Thirstiest certified compact fridges$85 at 18.16¢/kWh
Good to know
Compact fridges are often put in warm spots like garages or dorm closets. A hotter room makes any fridge work harder than the EPA test assumes.

Also sold as

The EPA record lists no additional model numbers.

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2018-02-08. On the market since 2018-02-28. EPA record 2311054.

Energy and specs

TypeCompact Refrigerator
Product class12 - Compact Refrigerator-Freezer - partial automatic defrost
Total capacity3.2 cu ft
Adjusted volume3.1 cu ft
Height × width32.8 × 19.1 in
Counter depthNo
CompactYes
Built-inNo
Ice makerNo
Through-door dispenserNo
DefrostAutomatic
Connected (smart)No
Annual energy use320 kWh
Federal max for its class354 kWh
MarketsUnited States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 2311054. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".

Similar models from other brands

Rule: certified compact fridges within 1 cu ft of this one (2.2 to 4.2 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

BrandModelSizeEnergyCost
LiebherrURP36534.1 cu ft125 kWh$23 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Fisher & PaykelRB36S3.7 cu ft150 kWh$27 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
AvantiRMRS31X6BL-IS3.0 cu ft169 kWh$31 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
AvantiRMRS31X**-IS3.0 cu ft169 kWh$31 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
ZephyrPRRFD24C2AP3.9 cu ft179 kWh$33 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
ZephyrPRRFD24C2AS3.9 cu ft179 kWh$33 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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