Miele K 2601 Vi: $55 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 264 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $55 a year and $555 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
264 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$55
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$555
Efficiency rank
1,358 / 4,667
21 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Freezerless and Single Door |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 13.0 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 13.0 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 333 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | February 14, 2019 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one saves about $25 a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Frigidaire FFUE1326AV | 261 | $55 |
| Frigidaire FFUE1326AW | 261 | $55 |
| Dacor DRR24980*** | 260 | $55 |
| ELLIPSE EFVC13S | 260 | $55 |
| ELLIPSE EFVC13W | 260 | $55 |
| Liebherr MRB3600 | 260 | $55 |
| Liebherr MRB 3610 | 260 | $55 |
| Signature Kitchen Suite SKSCR2401* | 260 | $55 |
- 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