Whirlpool KRFC236S****: $127 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 603 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $127 a year and $1,267 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
603 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$127
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$1,267
Efficiency rank
4,040 / 4,667
10 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Bottom Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 24.3 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 29.3 |
| Refrigerant | R-600a |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 660 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | June 6, 2025 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one costs about $46 more a year.
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Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology