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SMEG FTU171X7

25.6 cu ft bottom freezer. Uses 13% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #235 of 300 bottom-freezer fridges 22–26 cu ft, by yearly cost.

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

$124 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$1,237 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$49 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$124 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (194 bottom freezer models)$119 at 18.16¢/kWh
Federal max for this class$139 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

The EPA record lists no additional model numbers.

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2015-10-02. On the market since 2015-03-30. EPA record 2272319.

Energy and specs

TypeBottom Freezer
Product class5A - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with through-the-door ice service
Total capacity25.6 cu ft
Adjusted volume31.5 cu ft
Height × width69.8 × 36 in
Counter depthYes
CompactNo
Built-inNo
Ice makerYes
Through-door dispenserYes
DefrostAutomatic
Connected (smart)No
Annual energy use681 kWh
Federal max for its class767 kWh
MarketsUnited States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 2272319. 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 (23.6 to 27.6 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

BrandModelSizeEnergyCost
LGLF25S6000*25.1 cu ft535 kWh$97 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
LGLF27NCH10*26.5 cu ft549 kWh$100 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
LGLB26H2200*25.5 cu ft562 kWh$102 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
LGLRDCS2603*25.5 cu ft562 kWh$102 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
MideaMRF27I4***26.5 cu ft573 kWh$104 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
HisenseHRF266N6C*E126.6 cu ft583 kWh$106 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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