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Viking VWUI5151GSS

2.7 cu ft compact refrigerator. Uses 26% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #28 of 170 compact fridges 2–3 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
$380 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$20 at 18.16¢/kWh10-yr savings vs. similar size

Recall check

CPSC recalls that mention Viking refrigerators, fridges and freezers (checked Oct 24, 2026). Check whether your model number is listed in the notice:

• Viking Recalls Built-In Side-by-Side Refrigerator Freezers with In-Door Dispensers Due to Fire Hazard (2013-11-19)

• Viking Range Expands Recall of Built-In Refrigerators with Bottom Freezers Due to Injury Hazard; Doors Can Detach (2013-07-25)

• Viking Range Corporation Recalls Built-In Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Doors Can Detach (2009-06-16)

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Yearly cost, side by side

This model$38 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (800 compact refrigerator models)$40 at 18.16¢/kWh
Federal max for this class$52 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

The EPA record lists no additional model numbers.

UPC: 768388082277

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2021-06-23. On the market since 2021-03-22. EPA record 2380696.

Energy and specs

TypeCompact Refrigerator
Product class13A - Compact All-Refrigerators - automatic defrost
Total capacity2.7 cu ft
Adjusted volume2.7 cu ft
Height × width34 × 15 in
Counter depthYes
CompactYes
Built-inNo
Ice makerNo
Through-door dispenserNo
DefrostAutomatic
Connected (smart)No
RefrigerantR-600a (GWP:3 | Lower GWP)
Annual energy use209 kWh
Federal max for its class284 kWh
MarketsUnited States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 2380696. 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 (1.7 to 3.7 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

BrandModelSizeEnergyCost
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
Fisher & PaykelRB36S3.7 cu ft150 kWh$27 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
AvantiRMRS31X6BL-IS3.0 cu ft169 kWh$31 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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