Name: Danby DBC031L1SS
Brand: Danby

Danby DBC031L1SS

3.1 cu ft compact cooler. Uses 36% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #23 of 44 compact coolers under 4.5 cu ft, by yearly cost.

$21 at 18.16¢/kWhper year

$209 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years

$23 at 18.16¢/kWh10-yr savings vs. similar size

Your electric rate18.16¢per kWh. Find it on your bill. Default is the U.S. average.

Yearly cost, side by side

This model$21 at 18.16¢/kWh

Typical similar-size model (38 compact cooler models)$23 at 18.16¢/kWh

Federal max for this class$33 at 18.16¢/kWh

Thirstiest certified compact coolers$36 at 18.16¢/kWh

Good to know
Beverage coolers hold warmer temperatures than a fridge, so they are tested and compared separately.

The EPA record lists no additional model numbers.

UPC: 067638035316

ENERGY STAR certified 2025-08-07. On the market since 2025-07-28. EPA record 4481130.

Energy and specs

Type	Compact Cooler
Product class	3 - Freestanding Compact Cooler
Total capacity	3.1 cu ft
Adjusted volume	3.1 cu ft
Height × width	33.5 × 18.9 in
Counter depth	No
Compact	Yes
Built-in	No
Ice maker	No
Through-door dispenser	No
Connected (smart)	No
Annual energy use	115 kWh
Federal max for its class	180 kWh
Markets	United States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 4481130. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".

Rule: certified compact coolers within 1 cu ft of this one (2.1 to 4.1 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

Brand	Model	Size	Energy	Cost
Zephyr	PRRFD24C2AP	3.9 cu ft	69 kWh	$13 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Zephyr	PRRFD24C2AS	3.9 cu ft	69 kWh	$13 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Zephyr	PRRFD24C2AS-OD	3.9 cu ft	69 kWh	$13 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Avallon	AWC15PG1A2A	3.0 cu ft	95 kWh	$17 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Avallon	AWC15PS1A2A	3.0 cu ft	95 kWh	$17 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Avallon	AWC15SG1A2A	3.0 cu ft	95 kWh	$17 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr

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