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SMEG FAB32UL*#

12.0 cu ft bottom freezer. Uses 15% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #65 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.

$69 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$686 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$33 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$69 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (148 bottom freezer models)$72 at 18.16¢/kWh
Federal max for this class$81 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

FAB32UR*#

An asterisk in the model number stands for color or trim codes, so those finishes share these figures.

UPC: 812895027877; 812895027884; 812895027891; 812895027907; 812895027914; 812895027921; 812895027938; 812895027945; 812895027952; 812895027969; 812895027976; 812895027983; 812895027990; 812895028003; 812895028010; 812895028027

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2019-07-17. On the market since 2019-03-05. EPA record 2342917.

Energy and specs

TypeBottom Freezer
Product class5 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker
Total capacity12.0 cu ft
Adjusted volume14.6 cu ft
Height × width78 × 23.7 in
Counter depthYes
CompactNo
Built-inNo
Ice makerNo
Through-door dispenserNo
DefrostAutomatic
Connected (smart)No
RefrigerantR-600a (GWP:3 | Lower GWP)
Annual energy use378 kWh
Federal max for its class446 kWh
MarketsUnited States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 2342917. 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 (10.0 to 14.0 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

BrandModelSizeEnergyCost
LGLB12S2000*11.8 cu ft285 kWh$52 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
BekoBFBF2414SS11.4 cu ft286 kWh$52 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
BekoBFBF2414WH11.4 cu ft286 kWh$52 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
BlombergBRFB1045SS11.4 cu ft286 kWh$52 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
BlombergBRFB1045WH11.4 cu ft286 kWh$52 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
LiebherrC525011.4 cu ft288 kWh$52 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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