Model
Upstreman FR17F
Rank #82 means 81 of the 1,000 refrigerator models we track cost less to run each year; the 5th efficiency percentile means it uses less energy for its size than 5% of those models.
What does the Upstreman FR17F cost to run per year?
At $39 a year to run, the Upstreman FR17F is among the cheapest refrigerator models we track, ranking #82 of 1,000. It uses 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard model in its class, which would cost about $43/yr to run, a saving of roughly $4 a year. Its 5th size-adjusted efficiency percentile is well below the class median, worth weighing against the raw cost figure above. Counter-depth construction, which this model has, generally means a shallower cabinet and less interior volume than a standard-depth model the same width, a tradeoff worth knowing if you are comparing it on cubic feet.
Immediately around it on the leaderboard, the Upstreman FR17B at $39/yr runs a little cheaper and the Upstreman FR17I at $39/yr runs a little more, a sense of how tightly models are packed at this point in the ranking. A refrigerator typically stays in service for somewhere around 12 years; over that span, the Upstreman FR17F's $39/yr adds up to roughly $468 in electricity alone, before purchase price or repairs.
Also sold as: Comfee CERR16B0A**.
By the numbers
The Upstreman FR17F normalized against its whole class, so each figure means something.
What it costs you over time
Running cost is an every-year number, so it compounds. At $39/yr, here is what the Upstreman FR17F adds up to before purchase price, water, or repairs enter the math.
Left running for a decade at today's US average rate, the Upstreman FR17F costs about $390. That is roughly $40 less than a standard model in its class, which would run closer to $430 over the same ten years.
How the Upstreman FR17F compares
The refrigerator class we track runs from $8 to $149 a year. At $39/yr, it runs about $25 a year cheaper than the class median of $64, and it is about $31 a year more than the cheapest refrigerator to run at $8. Against the US federal standard model for its class at about $43/yr, the Upstreman FR17F uses 10% less energy.
What drives its running cost
At 1.7 cu ft, the Upstreman FR17F is a small refrigerator for its class, which spans 1.2 to 31.7 cu ft with a median of 12.6 cu ft, and smaller refrigerator models generally cost less to run for the same job, all else being equal.
- Counter depth vs standard depth. Counter-depth models sit flush with cabinets but usually hold less interior volume than a standard-depth model of the same width, which can nudge the per-cubic-foot running cost either way.
- Interior volume. Cubic feet of interior volume is the first thing that scales a fridge's running cost up or down, before compressor quality even enters the picture.
- Compressor technology. Newer variable-speed (inverter) compressors modulate output instead of cycling fully on and off, which tends to use less energy for the same cooling job than an older fixed-speed compressor.
- Placement and ventilation. A fridge pushed tight against a wall or cabinet, or standing next to an oven or in direct sun, works harder to shed the heat its compressor produces, which can push real-world cost above the published figure.
Common questions
Is the Upstreman FR17F cheap to run?
Yes, relatively. At $39 a year it ranks #82 of 1,000 refrigerator models we track, in the cheaper part of its class to run.
How much does the Upstreman FR17F cost per month?
Roughly $3.22/mo, spreading the $39/yr estimate evenly across twelve months at $0.1856/kWh. Actual monthly bills swing with your rate and usage pattern.
How is this running-cost figure calculated?
We take the model's published annual energy use of 208 kWh from ENERGY STAR and multiply it by the US average residential electricity rate of $0.1856/kWh, giving about $39 a year. It is an electricity-only estimate and does not include purchase price, water, or installation.
How efficient is the Upstreman FR17F for its size?
5th percentile once size is factored in. That means its size-adjusted efficiency is not the main reason for the running-cost figure above; its capacity plays a large role too.
Cheaper to run in the same class
| Rank | Model | Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 94 | Upstreman FR17B1.7 cu ft | $39 |
| 93 | Miele K31222UI4.8 cu ft | $39 |
| 92 | Magic Chef MCR16CHW1.6 cu ft | $39 |
| 91 | Koolatron 0595866111001.7 cu ft | $39 |
| 90 | Kenmore 9961*61*1.7 cu ft | $39 |
Source
ES_1144488_FR17F_08082022101727_4573183View certified refrigerator listingsENERGY STAR data as of July 2026Upstreman and FR17F are used here for identification only and are not endorsements. Figures are computed by WattWise Labs from public ENERGY STAR data, not measured in our own lab.