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SMEG FAB50UXXX

Most Efficient (EPA)

18.5 cu ft top freezer. Uses 10% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #326 of 393 top-freezer fridges 18+ cu ft, by yearly cost.

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

$82 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$823 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$156 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$82 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (392 top freezer models)$67 at 18.16¢/kWh
Federal max for this class$90 at 18.16¢/kWh
Thirstiest certified top-freezer fridges$92 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 2022-02-11. On the market since 2022-03-31. EPA record 2393348.

Energy and specs

TypeTop Freezer
Product class3I - Refrigerator-freezer - automatic defrost with op-mounted freezer with automatic icemaker without through-the-door ice
Total capacity18.5 cu ft
Adjusted volume21.8 cu ft
Height × width75.6 × 31.3 in
Counter depthNo
CompactNo
Built-inNo
Ice makerYes
Through-door dispenserNo
DefrostAutomatic
Connected (smart)No
Annual energy use453 kWh
Federal max for its class494 kWh
MarketsUnited States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 2393348. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".

Similar models from other brands

Rule: certified top-freezer fridges within 2 cu ft of this one (16.5 to 20.5 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

BrandModelSizeEnergyCost
SamsungRT18DG6300**17.5 cu ft333 kWh$60 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
SamsungRT18DG6500**17.5 cu ft343 kWh$62 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
SamsungRT70F18LR**17.5 cu ft343 kWh$62 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
LGLT18S1100*17.5 cu ft344 kWh$62 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
LGLT18S2100*17.5 cu ft344 kWh$62 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
FrigidaireFRTE1622AB17.0 cu ft347 kWh$63 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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