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SMEG CVIU121

2.0 cu ft compact cooler. Uses 49% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #6 of 44 compact coolers under 4.5 cu ft, by yearly cost.

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

$16 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$160 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$31 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$16 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (12 compact cooler models)$19 at 18.16¢/kWh
Federal max for this class$31 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.

Also sold as

The EPA record lists no additional model numbers.

UPC: 812895024159

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2023-02-22. On the market since 2023-01-27. EPA record 2409715.

Energy and specs

TypeCompact Cooler
Product class1 - Built-in Compact Cooler
Total capacity2.0 cu ft
Adjusted volume2.0 cu ft
Height × width18 × 23.5 in
Counter depthYes
CompactYes
Built-inYes
Ice makerNo
Through-door dispenserNo
Connected (smart)No
Annual energy use88 kWh
Federal max for its class172 kWh
MarketsUnited States

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 2409715. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".

Similar models from other brands

Rule: certified compact coolers within 1 cu ft of this one (1.0 to 3.0 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

BrandModelSizeEnergyCost
AvallonAWC15PG1A2A3.0 cu ft95 kWh$17 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
AvallonAWC15PS1A2A3.0 cu ft95 kWh$17 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
AvallonAWC15SG1A2A3.0 cu ft95 kWh$17 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
PerlickURS15W*1-5-****2.8 cu ft99 kWh$18 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Kalamazoo Outdoor GourmetUKS15W*1-5-****2.8 cu ft99 kWh$18 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
AvallonAWC15PG2A2A2.8 cu ft105 kWh$19 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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