Model
Unique UGP-330L W AC
Rank #615 means 614 of the 1,000 refrigerator models we track cost less to run each year; the 43rd efficiency percentile means it uses less energy for its size than 43% of those models.
What does the Unique UGP-330L W AC cost to run per year?
The Unique UGP-330L W AC is a relatively costly runner for its class: about $72 a year, rank #615 of 1,000. It uses 12% less energy than the U.S. federal standard model in its class, which would cost about $82/yr to run, a saving of roughly $10 a year. Its 43th size-adjusted efficiency percentile is unremarkable, close to what a typical model in the class scores. At 11.7 cu ft, it is a mid-size refrigerator for the class, which runs 1.2 to 31.7 cu ft; size and efficiency are the two levers behind the figure above, and this dataset does not carry a separate efficiency-factor column for this class.
Immediately around it on the leaderboard, the Samsung RB10FSR4E** at $72/yr runs a little cheaper and the Danby DFF070B2BSLDB-6 at $73/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 Unique UGP-330L W AC's $72/yr adds up to roughly $864 in electricity alone, before purchase price or repairs.
By the numbers
The Unique UGP-330L W AC 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 $72/yr, here is what the Unique UGP-330L W AC adds up to before purchase price, water, or repairs enter the math.
Left running for a decade at today's US average rate, the Unique UGP-330L W AC costs about $720. That is roughly $100 less than a standard model in its class, which would run closer to $820 over the same ten years.
How the Unique UGP-330L W AC compares
The refrigerator class we track runs from $8 to $149 a year. At $72/yr, it runs about $8 a year above the class median of $64, and it is about $64 a year more than the cheapest refrigerator to run at $8. Against the US federal standard model for its class at about $82/yr, the Unique UGP-330L W AC uses 12% less energy.
What drives its running cost
At 11.7 cu ft, the Unique UGP-330L W AC is a mid-size refrigerator for its class, which spans 1.2 to 31.7 cu ft with a median of 12.6 cu ft, neither the size advantage of a small unit nor the size penalty of a large one applies here, so its running cost is a fairer test of efficiency alone.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Unique UGP-330L W AC cheap to run?
Not especially. At $72 a year it ranks #615 of 1,000 refrigerator models we track, in the pricier part of its class to run, though its size and features may still justify that for your needs.
How much does the Unique UGP-330L W AC cost per month?
Roughly $6.03/mo, spreading the $72/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 390 kWh from ENERGY STAR and multiply it by the US average residential electricity rate of $0.1856/kWh, giving about $72 a year. It is an electricity-only estimate and does not include purchase price, water, or installation.
How efficient is the Unique UGP-330L W AC for its size?
43rd 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 614 | Samsung RB10FSR4E**11.3 cu ft | $72 |
| 613 | Midea MRT21D3***20.5 cu ft | $72 |
| 612 | Insignia NS-RTM20**320.5 cu ft | $72 |
| 611 | Element ERT21CS**20.5 cu ft | $72 |
| 610 | Moffat MBE11DSVSS10.9 cu ft | $72 |
Source
ES_1142812_UGP-330L W AC_07262021111120_997278View certified refrigerator listingsENERGY STAR data as of July 2026Unique and UGP-330L W AC 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.