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SMEG CB2485UI

8.4 cu ft bottom freezer. Uses 12% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #303 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.

$84 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$843 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$138 at 18.16¢/kWh10-yr extra 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)

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Yearly cost, side by side

This model$84 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (41 bottom freezer models)$70 at 18.16¢/kWh
Federal max for this class$94 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: 812895029284

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2026-10-15. On the market since 2026-10-01. EPA record 4715774.

Energy and specs

TypeBottom Freezer
Product class5I-BI - Built-In Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with an automatic icemaker without through-the-door ice service
Total capacity8.4 cu ft
Adjusted volume10.2 cu ft
Height × width69.7 × 21.3 in
Counter depthNo
CompactNo
Built-inYes
Ice makerYes
Through-door dispenserNo
DefrostAutomatic
Connected (smart)No
Annual energy use464 kWh
Federal max for its class517 kWh
MarketsUnited States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 4715774. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".

Similar models from other brands

Rule: certified bottom-freezer fridges within 1 cu ft of this one (7.4 to 9.4 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

BrandModelSizeEnergyCost
Fisher & PaykelRB2470BRV29.4 cu ft200 kWh$36 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
MieleKFN 7734 D8.9 cu ft300 kWh$54 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
MieleKFN 7784 D8.9 cu ft300 kWh$54 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
LiebherrICS51008.9 cu ft300 kWh$54 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
LiebherrICS51018.9 cu ft300 kWh$54 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
BekoBBBF24108.4 cu ft320 kWh$58 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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