Name: Insignia NS-WC14SS3
Brand: Insignia

Insignia NS-WC14SS3

1.5 cu ft compact cooler. Uses 28% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #25 of 44 compact coolers under 4.5 cu ft, by yearly cost.

$22 at 18.16¢/kWhper year

$220 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years

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

Yearly cost, side by side

This model$22 at 18.16¢/kWh

Federal max for this class$31 at 18.16¢/kWh

Thirstiest certified compact coolers$36 at 18.16¢/kWh

Fewer than 5 similar-size models, so we do not show a typical comparison.

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.

ENERGY STAR certified 2022-04-26. On the market since 2022-04-19. EPA record 2395110.

Energy and specs

Type	Compact Cooler
Product class	3 - Freestanding Compact Cooler
Total capacity	1.5 cu ft
Adjusted volume	1.5 cu ft
Height × width	19.5 × 18.5 in
Counter depth	No
Compact	Yes
Built-in	No
Ice maker	No
Through-door dispenser	No
Connected (smart)	No
Refrigerant	R-600a (GWP:3 \| Lower GWP)
Annual energy use	121 kWh
Federal max for its class	168 kWh
Markets	United States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 2395110. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".

Rule: certified compact coolers within 1 cu ft of this one (0.5 to 2.5 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

Brand	Model	Size	Energy	Cost
SMEG	CVIU121	2.0 cu ft	88 kWh	$16 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Liebherr	HWgb 1803	1.6 cu ft	105 kWh	$19 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr

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