What the Arctic Wind AUFW210ETH-LK costs to run
The Arctic Wind AUFW210ETH-LK is certified by ENERGY STAR at 273 kWh a year, one of the cheaper models in its category to run among refrigerators currently certified.
The $51 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Where this ranks
That's 29.3% below the refrigerator category average of 386 kWh/yr, and ranks 1,497 of 4,704 certified refrigerators for annual running cost, 1 being cheapest. Every one of the 4,704 currently-certified refrigerators feeds that average, putting this model about $21/year under it. See how it's calculated on the how it is calculated page.
The closest alternatives by cost
Sorted by running cost among refrigerators, one step cheaper is Arctic Wind AUFSS210ETH-LK ($51/yr, 273 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is Insignia NS-CF30TMSS6-C ($51/yr, 273 kWh/yr).
Within the Arctic Wind lineup
Arctic Wind makes 3 ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators; this one ranks 2 of 3 for running cost, between the brand's cheapest, the AUFSS210ETH-LK at $51/yr, and its priciest, the ATMWE71TH at $65/yr.
Cost over its typical lifespan
Over the 13-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the Arctic Wind AUFW210ETH-LK costs roughly $667 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Is it worth replacing?
The Arctic Wind AUFW210ETH-LK is already efficient for its category at $51/year. If you're shopping and comparing options, this is roughly what a well-chosen new refrigerator costs to run.
Compare current ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators before buying.
Protecting what you have
$51/year to run is the predictable cost of the Arctic Wind AUFW210ETH-LK; a protection plan covers the unpredictable one, a repair bill.
The data behind this page
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 273 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 1,497 of 4,704 for running cost, see the refrigerator category page for the rest of the field, or the guide to how much your state matters.