Get Rent: Dorm Sized Refrigerators

These appliances let people have a few drinks or small snacks on hand but don't take up much space or use much power. Largest mini fridges: In spacious dorms, fridges with capacities of around 3 cubic feet are ideal for keeping snacks, groceries to cook in shared kitchens and a decent quantity of drinks.

What is the average cost of running different sizes of refrigerators? SizeVolume (in cubic feet)Cost / month* Mini Fridge <7 $3.23 Small Fridge 7 to 15 $4.61 Medium Fridge 15 to 18 $5.76 Large Fridge 18 - 23 $6.571 more row

If you value convenience and space-saving design, a microfridge might be worth the investment. However, if budget and flexibility are more important to you, a mini fridge may be the more practical option.

How much electricity does a fridge use? For 1 day (8 hours)For 1 week (7 days) 350 watt fridge $0.45 $3.18 500 watt fridge $0.65 $4.54 800 watt fridge $1.03 $7.27

Typically, minifridges can use anywhere from 70W to 90W; for some older models, the Wattage can go up to 100W. This is the running Wattage; most mini fridges use 280W to 360W to start. Like most refrigerators, the starting Wattage is three times higher for minifridges.

The sizes of mini refrigerators typically range from 1.7 to 4.4 cubic feet. Energy Star estimates that mini-fridges of this size consume between 233 and 310 kWh. In the meantime, tests conducted by Consumer Reports show that an energy-efficient 4.4 cubic foot mini fridge has an annual energy cost of $27.

However, mini fridges are a great appliance to have in a dorm room or an apartment because of the individual storage it provides you away from a shared fridge. We consider it to be essential for college students to have, there's just no reason to ship it or try to move it with you.

How much electricity does a refrigerator use? PeriodEstimated energy usageAverage cost to run* Daily 0.8 – 2.2 kWh $0.10 – $0.44 per day Monthly 24 – 66 kWh $2.88 – $13.20 per month Annually 300 – 800 kWh $36 – $160 per year Jul 15, 2024