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Frigidaire Mini Refrigerator, Compact Freezer Compartment, Adjustable Thermostat Control, Reversible Door, Contemporary Series, 4.5 cu ft, Blue EFR197-BLACK
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Elevate your space with this sleek and stylish small retro fridge. The eye-catching design infuses Retro Charm into any room. Its Compact Size and Stylish Design make it a great addition to your bedroom, office, or dorm room. Featuring a 1.6 cu. ft. capacity, this compact fridge offers plenty of storage for bottles, cans, snacks, and more. The space-saving flush back design allows for versatile placement, making it perfect for smaller spaces. Equipped with a wire shelf and 2L door basket for large bottles, this mini fridge provides Ample Storage for your drinks and snacks, along with a Chiller Compartment and ice cube tray, so you have everything you need, all in one space - Available at Fridge.com.
Fridge.com Expert Verdict
The Frigidaire EFR197-BLACK — compact.
- 4.5 cu. ft. of usable storage — a compact footprint that fits tight kitchens, dorms, and offices.
- Measures 21.3″ W × 32.9″ H × 20.6″ D, so confirm your alcove and door swing before ordering.
- Currently listed at $199.99 based on the live offers above.
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How this compact stacks up against close alternatives on Fridge.com.
| Spec |  Frigidaire Mini Refrigerator, Compact Freezer Compartment, Adjustable Thermostat Control, Reversible Door, Contemporary Series, 4.5 cu ft, Blue Frigidaire · EFR197-BLACK |  Avanti · AR4446B |  Avanti · RM4436SS |  Black+Decker |
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| Price | $199.99 | $257.82 | $244.99 | $229.99 |
| Capacity (cu ft) | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| Annual Energy Use (kWh) | — | 269 | 228 | — |
| Color | — | Black | Stainless Steel | Black |
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| Where to buy | Get Deal | Get Deal | Get Deal | Get Deal |
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Brand Background
About Frigidaire
Frigidaire holds a distinctive place in American kitchen history, having pioneered the self-contained refrigerator in 1918 and becoming so synonymous with the appliance category that the brand name was once used generically for any refrigerator. Now operating under Electrolux ownership from its Charlotte, North Carolina headquarters, Frigidaire continues to serve as a reliable value-tier option for households seeking dependable refrigeration without premium pricing. The Fridge.com catalog currently tracks 258 active Frigidaire products spanning an impressively diverse range of categories. The lineup includes 43 top-freezer models, 32 french-door refrigerators, and 62 ice makers, alongside 21 chest freezers and 14 upright freezers for dedicated frozen storage needs. Compact and specialty cooling options are well represented too, with 26 compact units and 20 beverage centers available. Popular models like the FFTR1835VS freezer and the FRSS2323AS refrigerator see consistent tracking activity on the platform. This breadth of selection across multiple refrigeration categories reflects Frigidaire's century-long commitment to making quality cold storage accessible at every price point, from basic dorm-room compacts to full-featured family refrigerators.
- Founded
- 1918
- Parent company
- Electrolux
- Brand rating (aggregate)
- 4.0/5 · 262,195 reviews
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30-day price history
Frigidaire Mini Refrigerator, Compact Freezer Compartment, Adjustable Thermostat Control, Reversible Door, Contemporary Series, 4.5 cu ft, Blue price history: low $199.99 (Oct 2), high $199.99 (Oct 2), latest $199.99 (Oct 25).
Deals use a 60-day price baseline; charts show 30 days of history.
60-day price baseline: $199.99 median from 25 recorded days. Deal eligibility requires further checks.
Daily low over the last 30 days. Lowest recorded new-condition price across tracked retailer offers. Retailer coverage can change.
Recorded prices stayed the same. All 23 readings came back at $199.99. The flat line connects those observations; prices between checks are unknown.
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| Oct 2 | $199.99 |
| Oct 4 | $199.99 |
| Oct 5 | $199.99 |
| Oct 6 | $199.99 |
| Oct 7 | $199.99 |
| Oct 8 | $199.99 |
| Oct 9 | $199.99 |
| Oct 10 | $199.99 |
| Oct 11 | $199.99 |
| Oct 12 | $199.99 |
| Oct 13 | $199.99 |
| Oct 14 | $199.99 |
| Oct 15 | $199.99 |
| Oct 16 | $199.99 |
| Oct 17 | $199.99 |
| Oct 18 | $199.99 |
| Oct 19 | $199.99 |
| Oct 20 | $199.99 |
| Oct 21 | $199.99 |
| Oct 22 | $199.99 |
| Oct 23 | $199.99 |
| Oct 24 | $199.99 |
| Oct 25 | $199.99 |
Dots mark observed prices; connecting lines show change, not observations between checks. Unobserved prices, including in-cart prices, are never invented.