Whirlpool WRT348FME*0*: $96 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 455 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $96 a year and $956 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
455 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$96
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$956
Efficiency rank
3,242 / 4,667
10 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Top Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 18.3 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 22.1 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 496 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | Yes |
| Available since | June 11, 2015 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one costs about $15 more a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Frigidaire FFHI1835V* | 453 | $95 |
| Frigidaire FFHI1835X* | 453 | $95 |
| SMEG Spa FAB50UXXX | 453 | $95 |
| Commercial Cool CCR1800GIMB | 451 | $95 |
| Commercial Cool CCR1800GIMS | 451 | $95 |
| Commercial Cool CCR1800GIMW | 451 | $95 |
| AVIVA ARTMC1830S | 450 | $95 |
| AVIVA ARTMC1830W | 450 | $95 |
- 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