Blomberg BRFD21612SS: $87 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 415 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $87 a year and $872 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
415 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$87
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$872
Efficiency rank
3,002 / 4,667
16 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Bottom Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 16.1 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 20.1 |
| Refrigerant | R-600a |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 495 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | February 10, 2025 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one costs about $7 more a year.
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| Whirlpool WRB533CZJ*** | 410 | $86 |
| Bosch B24CB50ESS | 406 | $85 |
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| LG LBNC12231* | 402 | $84 |
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- Freezers
- Washing machines
- Dishwashers
- Tumble dryers
- Room air conditioners
- Dehumidifiers
- Water heaters
- Electric cooktops and ranges
- Televisions
- Computers
- Air purifiers
Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology