Elisii DECVC1382 Running Cost (Refrigerator)
Running cost for the Elisii DECVC1382
ENERGY STAR certifies the Elisii DECVC1382 at 211 kWh/yr, one of the cheaper models in its category to run for its category.
The $40 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Where this ranks
That's 45.3% below the refrigerator category average of 386 kWh/yr, and ranks 492 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 $33/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 Criterion CUF14M2 ($40/yr, 211 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is Elisii DECVC138S2 ($40/yr, 211 kWh/yr).
Same brand, different models
Elisii sells 23 certified refrigerators; this one runs cheapest of them, $64/year under the DFDBM184W1, its priciest.
What this adds up to over time
Over the 13-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the Elisii DECVC1382 costs roughly $516 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Shopping for a new one
The Elisii DECVC1382 is already efficient for its category at $40/year. If you're shopping and comparing options, this is roughly what a well-chosen new refrigerator costs to run.
Worth comparing a few current certified models before deciding.
Protecting what you have
A refrigerator like the Elisii DECVC1382 is a real household expense whether or not it needs replacing yet; a protection plan is one way to budget for a repair rather than a full replacement.
The data behind this page
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 211 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 492 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.