VITARA VBFR1200ESE: $83 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 396 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $83 a year and $832 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
396 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$83
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$832
Efficiency rank
2,917 / 4,667
11 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Bottom Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 11.5 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 14.2 |
| Refrigerant | R-600a |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 443 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | September 20, 2024 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one costs about $3 more a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| AVIVA ARBM115SB | 395 | $83 |
| Frigidaire FRBE1226AV | 395 | $83 |
| Insignia NS-RBM11**2 | 395 | $83 |
| Insignia NS-RBM11SS2 | 395 | $83 |
| Insignia NS-RBM11SS2-C | 395 | $83 |
| Insignia NS-RBM11WH2 | 395 | $83 |
| Insignia NS-RBM11WH2-C | 395 | $83 |
| Midea MRB12B1*** | 395 | $83 |
- 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