FINLUX 130 TTR1143WH: running cost
At 278 kWh/yr, the FINLUX 130 TTR1143WH's ENERGY STAR certification puts it one of the cheaper models in its category to run against every other certified refrigerator.
That $52 is priced at 18.8¢/kWh, the average of all 51 state rates this site tracks. Your own state's rate is one click away.
How the FINLUX 130 TTR1143WH compares to other refrigerators
Against the category average of 386 kWh/yr, this model uses 28% less, ranking 1,564 of 4,704 refrigerators tracked here for running cost. 4,704 certified refrigerators, one average, about $20/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the FINLUX 130 TTR1143WH on that list: BLAZE BLZ-SSRF-DBDR5.1 ($52/yr, 278 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while Frigidaire FFUE1626AV ($52/yr, 278 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Same brand, different models
Ranked 2 of FINLUX's 9 certified refrigerators, this sits between the 153 TTR1047WH ($43/yr, the brand's cheapest) and the 263 TMF0724SSL ($65/yr, its priciest).
FINLUX 130 TTR1143WH over 13 years
Over the 13-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the FINLUX 130 TTR1143WH costs roughly $679 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Shopping for a new one
Efficient as certified refrigerators go, $52/year is a reasonable baseline if you're comparing what else is on the market.
Worth comparing a few current certified models before deciding.
If you're keeping it
A refrigerator like the FINLUX 130 TTR1143WH 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.
How this was checked
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 278 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. The full Refrigerator category page shows all 4,704 refrigerators ranked by cost; the state-rate guide covers the half of this number that isn't the appliance.