What the Hisense WMS017M6XBE costs to run
The Hisense WMS017M6XBE is certified by ENERGY STAR at 208 kWh a year, one of the cheaper models in its category to run among refrigerators currently certified.
The $39 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Where this ranks
That's 46.1% below the refrigerator category average of 386 kWh/yr, and ranks 415 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 Hamilton Beach REFHB17* ($39/yr, 208 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is Hotpoint HME02GGM**** ($39/yr, 208 kWh/yr).
Comparing Hisense's own models
Hisense makes 90 ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators; this one ranks 6 of 90 for running cost, between the brand's cheapest, the HWS054N6SS at $30/yr, and its priciest, the RF303D3FSEI at $140/yr.
Cost over its typical lifespan
13 years is NAHB's typical service life for this category; at $39/year, the Hisense WMS017M6XBE adds up to about $508 in electricity over that span.
Weighing a replacement
The Hisense WMS017M6XBE is already efficient for its category at $39/year. If you're shopping and comparing options, this is roughly what a well-chosen new refrigerator costs to run.
See what else is certified in this category before you decide.
Protecting what you have
A refrigerator like the Hisense WMS017M6XBE 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 208 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 415 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.