Whirlpool WRT549SZD*: $79 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 378 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $79 a year and $794 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
378 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$79
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$794
Efficiency rank
2,776 / 4,667
10 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Top Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 19.3 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 23.1 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 420 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | Yes |
| Available since | September 15, 2014 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one saves about $1 a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Frigidaire FRTE1814AB | 374 | $79 |
| Frigidaire FRTE1814AW | 374 | $79 |
| Frigidaire FRTE1930AB | 374 | $79 |
| Frigidaire FRTE1930AV | 374 | $79 |
| Frigidaire FRTE1930AW | 374 | $79 |
| Frigidaire FRTE1936AB | 374 | $79 |
| Frigidaire FRTE1936AS | 374 | $79 |
| Frigidaire FRTE1936AV | 374 | $79 |
- 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