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SMEG CB300U

8.4 cu ft bottom freezer. Uses 11% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #90 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.

$70 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$703 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$5 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)

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Yearly cost, side by side

This model$70 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (41 bottom freezer models)$71 at 18.16¢/kWh
Federal max for this class$79 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.

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2014-11-18. On the market since 2014-11-11. EPA record 2242251.

Energy and specs

TypeBottom Freezer
Product class5-BI - Built-In Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer without an automatic icemaker
Total capacity8.4 cu ft
Adjusted volume10.2 cu ft
Height × width69.7 × 22 in
Counter depthYes
CompactNo
Built-inYes
Ice makerNo
Through-door dispenserNo
DefrostAutomatic
Connected (smart)No
Annual energy use387 kWh
Federal max for its class433 kWh
MarketsUnited States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 2242251. 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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