7.4 cu ft compact refrigerator. Uses 11% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #284 of 372 compact fridges 5+ cu ft, by yearly cost.
Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators dataset, data.energystar.gov. Refreshed Oct 24, 2026.
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Criterion fridges: Menards (store brand)
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ENERGY STAR certified 2023-04-14. On the market since 2023-04-15. EPA record 2486186.
| Type | Compact Refrigerator |
| Product class | 12 - Compact Refrigerator-Freezer - partial automatic defrost |
| Total capacity | 7.4 cu ft |
| Adjusted volume | 8.5 cu ft |
| Height × width | 21.3 × 22.4 in |
| Counter depth | No |
| Compact | Yes |
| Built-in | No |
| Ice maker | No |
| Through-door dispenser | No |
| Defrost | Automatic |
| Connected (smart) | No |
| Refrigerant | R-600a (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) |
| Annual energy use | 345 kWh |
| Federal max for its class | 386 kWh |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 2486186. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".
Rule: certified compact fridges within 1 cu ft of this one (6.4 to 8.4 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.
| Brand | Model | Size | Energy | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic King | AU83ETWBR1RCM | 8.3 cu ft | 167 kWh | $30 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| Frigidaire | FFCS0762AW | 7.1 cu ft | 180 kWh | $33 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| Frigidaire | EFRF7009-WHITE | 7.0 cu ft | 225 kWh | $41 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| Sub-Zero | ID-36R | 6.6 cu ft | 230 kWh | $42 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| Farberware | FW-UFR701US | 7.0 cu ft | 244 kWh | $44 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| Farberware | FW-UFR702US | 7.0 cu ft | 244 kWh | $44 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
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