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SMEG FAB5UL*#

1.2 cu ft compact refrigerator. Uses 22% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #185 of 259 compact fridges under 2 cu ft, by yearly cost.

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

$38 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$381 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$4 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)

Rebates

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Your electric rate18.16¢per kWh. Find it on your bill. Default is the U.S. average.

Yearly cost, side by side

This model$38 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (263 compact refrigerator models)$38 at 18.16¢/kWh
Federal max for this class$49 at 18.16¢/kWh
Thirstiest certified compact fridges$85 at 18.16¢/kWh
Good to know
Compact fridges are often put in warm spots like garages or dorm closets. A hotter room makes any fridge work harder than the EPA test assumes.

Also sold as

FAB5UR*#

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

UPC: 812895024173; 812895024203; 812895024210; 812895024227; 812895024234; 812895024241; 812895024258; 812895024265; 812895024272; 812895024289; 812895024296; 812895024302; 812895024319

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2019-12-06. On the market since 2020-01-01. EPA record 2351257.

Energy and specs

TypeCompact Refrigerator
Product class13A - Compact All-Refrigerators - automatic defrost
Total capacity1.2 cu ft
Adjusted volume1.2 cu ft
Height × width29.1 × 15.9 in
Counter depthNo
CompactYes
Built-inNo
Ice makerNo
Through-door dispenserNo
DefrostAutomatic
Connected (smart)No
Annual energy use210 kWh
Federal max for its class270 kWh
MarketsUnited States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 2351257. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".

Similar models from other brands

Rule: certified compact fridges within 1 cu ft of this one (0.2 to 2.2 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

BrandModelSizeEnergyCost
DometicC40S11.1 cu ft106 kWh$19 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
DometicC40S21.1 cu ft106 kWh$19 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
DometicC60SFS CARE1.7 cu ft124 kWh$23 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
DometicC60SBI CARE1.7 cu ft126 kWh$23 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
DometicC60S11.7 cu ft145 kWh$26 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
DometicC60S21.7 cu ft145 kWh$26 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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