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SMEG CVIU138

4.0 cu ft compact cooler. Uses 36% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #24 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.

$22 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$218 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$30 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$22 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (54 compact cooler models)$25 at 18.16¢/kWh
Federal max for this class$34 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: 812895024166

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2023-02-22. On the market since 2023-01-27. EPA record 2409721.

Energy and specs

TypeCompact Cooler
Product class1 - Built-in Compact Cooler
Total capacity4.0 cu ft
Adjusted volume4.0 cu ft
Height × width32.3 × 23.4 in
Counter depthYes
CompactYes
Built-inYes
Ice makerNo
Through-door dispenserNo
Connected (smart)No
Annual energy use120 kWh
Federal max for its class187 kWh
MarketsUnited States

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 2409721. 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 (3.0 to 5.0 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

BrandModelSizeEnergyCost
Fisher & PaykelRS2435V2*4.3 cu ft42 kWh$8 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Fisher & PaykelRS2435V2*T*4.3 cu ft52 kWh$9 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
ZephyrPRRFD24C2AP3.9 cu ft69 kWh$13 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
ZephyrPRRFD24C2AS3.9 cu ft69 kWh$13 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
ZephyrPRRFD24C2AS-OD3.9 cu ft69 kWh$13 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
AvallonAWC15PG1A2A3.0 cu ft95 kWh$17 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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