Summit BF181SS: $80 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 380 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $80 a year and $799 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
380 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$80
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$799
Efficiency rank
2,787 / 4,667
14 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Bottom Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 11.7 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 14.3 |
| Refrigerant | R-600a |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 444 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | July 20, 2021 |
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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