Table 43. Efficiency of New Refrigerators, 1972-2001
(Kilowatthours of
Electricity Used per Unit per Year)
| 1972 | 1985 | 1990 | 1993 | 1996 | 2001 | |
| Efficiency | 1,986 | 1,077 | 884 | 664 | 654 | 478 |
| Source: Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (October 1997). The value for 2001 represents the standard that was set for a typical refrigerator with an adjusted volume of 20 cubic feet. | ||||||