KitchenAid KBFN542T****: $133 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 633 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $133 a year and $1,330 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
633 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$133
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$1,330
Efficiency rank
4,177 / 4,667
10 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Bottom Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 24.1 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 29.0 |
| Refrigerant | R-600a |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 694 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | January 15, 2026 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one costs about $52 more a year.
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- Freezers
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Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology