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SMEG BM30URXI

Most Efficient (EPA)

16.1 cu ft bottom freezer. Uses 28% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #219 of 499 bottom-freezer fridges under 18 cu ft, by yearly cost.

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

$80 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$795 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$120 at 18.16¢/kWh10-yr savings vs. similar size

Recall check

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

• SMEG USA Recalls Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard (2024-08-08)

Rebates

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Yearly cost, side by side

This model$80 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (325 bottom freezer models)$92 at 18.16¢/kWh
Federal max for this class$105 at 18.16¢/kWh
Thirstiest certified bottom-freezer fridges$145 at 18.16¢/kWh
Good to know
Fridges run all day, so the EPA test figure is close to real use. A warm kitchen, frequent door opening and an ice maker can push it higher.

Also sold as

The EPA record lists no additional model numbers.

UPC: 8859377109647

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2024-11-29. On the market since 2024-11-25. EPA record 4015856.

Energy and specs

TypeBottom Freezer
Product class5I - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with an automatic icemaker without through-the-door ice service
Total capacity16.1 cu ft
Adjusted volume20.1 cu ft
Height × width69.7 × 29.8 in
Counter depthNo
CompactNo
Built-inNo
Ice makerYes
Through-door dispenserNo
DefrostAutomatic
Connected (smart)No
RefrigerantR-600a (GWP:3 | Lower GWP)
Annual energy use438 kWh
Federal max for its class579 kWh
MarketsUnited States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 4015856. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".

Similar models from other brands

Rule: certified bottom-freezer fridges within 2 cu ft of this one (14.1 to 18.1 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

BrandModelSizeEnergyCost
MieleKFN 4776 ED edt/cs15.0 cu ft305 kWh$55 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
LiebherrC762015.0 cu ft305 kWh$55 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
LiebherrSC775116.9 cu ft354 kWh$64 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
BekoBFBD30216SS16.1 cu ft355 kWh$64 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
BekoBFBD30216SSL16.1 cu ft355 kWh$64 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
BekoBFBF30116SS16.1 cu ft355 kWh$64 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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