SKS SKSCW181**: $34 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 160 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $34 a year and $336 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
160 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$34
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$336
Efficiency rank
165 / 4,667
31 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Cooler |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 9.7 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 9.7 |
| Refrigerant | R-600a |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 232 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | June 23, 2025 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one saves about $47 a year.
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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