Hisense RF22B3FE Running Cost (Refrigerator)
What the Hisense RF22B3FE costs to run
The Hisense RF22B3FE is certified by ENERGY STAR at 585 kWh a year, one of the more expensive models in its category to run among refrigerators currently certified.
That $110 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 Hisense RF22B3FE compares to other refrigerators
The category average is 386 kWh/yr; this model runs 51.6% above it, ranking 3,954 of 4,704 refrigerators tracked here for running cost. 4,704 certified refrigerators, one average, about $37/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the Hisense RF22B3FE on that list: Hisense HRF220N6BEW ($110/yr, 585 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while Hisense RF22B3FSEI ($110/yr, 585 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Within the Hisense lineup
Ranked 72 of Hisense's 90 certified refrigerators, this sits between the HWS054N6SS ($30/yr, the brand's cheapest) and the RF303D3FSEI ($140/yr, its priciest).
Hisense RF22B3FE over 13 years
13 years is NAHB's typical service life for this category; at $110/year, the Hisense RF22B3FE adds up to about $1,430 in electricity over that span.
Shopping for a new one
Running above the category average, $110/year is exactly the kind of number that makes a newer, more efficient model pay for itself faster.
Worth comparing a few current certified models before deciding.
If you're keeping it
A refrigerator like the Hisense RF22B3FE 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 585 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 3,954 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.