VIKING Refrigerators: energy use and running cost
The average model uses 384 kWh a year, which costs $81 a year at 21.0¢/kWh.
Most efficient models
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| VIKING VDUO5241DSS | 199 | $42 |
| VIKING VBUI5151GSS | 209 | $44 |
| VIKING VWUI5151GSS | 209 | $44 |
| VIKING VDUI5241DSS | 217 | $46 |
| VIKING VRUO5241DLSS | 219 | $46 |
| VIKING VRUO5241DRSS | 219 | $46 |
| VIKING VBUI5241GSS | 251 | $53 |
| VIKING VRUI5241GSS | 251 | $53 |
| VIKING FDSB5423***** | 706 | $148 |
| VIKING VCSB5423***** | 706 | $148 |
| VIKING FDSB5483***** | 715 | $150 |
| VIKING VCSB5483***** | 715 | $150 |
- 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