Kenmore 7231#: $94 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 448 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $94 a year and $942 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
448 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$94
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$942
Efficiency rank
3,173 / 4,667
10 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Top Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 18.1 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 21.3 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 490 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | Yes |
| Available since | August 17, 2023 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one costs about $13 more a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Frigidaire FFHI1832T* | 447 | $94 |
| Bevoi BVIREF18W | 446 | $94 |
| Samsung RT18DG6500** | 446 | $94 |
| Samsung RT18DG6700** | 446 | $94 |
| Samsung RT70F18LA** | 446 | $94 |
| Samsung RT70F18LR** | 446 | $94 |
| TRUARCTIC TMRTM1830SS | 446 | $94 |
| TRUARCTIC TMRTM1830W | 446 | $94 |
- 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