Kenmore 896.7135##62##: $98 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 467 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $98 a year and $981 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
467 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$98
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$981
Efficiency rank
3,378 / 4,667
11 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Top Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 20.2 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 24.1 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 512 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | Yes |
| Available since | April 20, 2026 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one costs about $17 more a year.
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| FORNO, Elisii FFFFD1791-33WHT, FFFFD1791-33BLK, FFFFD1791-33RED, DFFFD1791-33WHT, DFFFD1791-33BLK, DFFFD1791-33RED | 466 | $98 |
| GE GIE19JSN**** | 463 | $97 |
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| Frigidaire FRTI1936AW | 458 | $96 |
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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