Summit FFBF179SSIM: $113 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 537 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $113 a year and $1,129 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
537 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$113
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$1,129
Efficiency rank
3,609 / 4,667
10 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Bottom Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 17.2 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 21.1 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 588 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | July 18, 2025 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one costs about $32 more a year.
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|---|---|---|
| Fisher & Paykel RF170W***J** | 535 | $112 |
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| Liebherr MCB 3660 | 535 | $112 |
| Liebherr MCB 3661 | 535 | $112 |
| Fisher & Paykel RS36W(X) | 534 | $112 |
- 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