Ikea VÄLGRUNDAD: $98 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 466 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $98 a year and $979 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
466 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$98
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$979
Efficiency rank
3,341 / 4,667
11 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Bottom Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 18.7 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 23.0 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 521 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | September 1, 2020 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one costs about $17 more a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| AVIVA ARBM184FSE2 | 465 | $98 |
| AVIVA ARBM184FSE3 | 465 | $98 |
| Crosley CFDMH1834A* | 465 | $98 |
| Crosley CFDMH1834AB | 465 | $98 |
| Crosley CFDMH1834AS | 465 | $98 |
| Crosley CFDMH1834AW | 465 | $98 |
| ELEMENT ERFD19CGC* | 465 | $98 |
| Elisii DFDBM184*W1 | 465 | $98 |
- 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