Running cost for the Jenn-Air JUCFP242H*1*
At 442 kWh/yr, the Jenn-Air JUCFP242H*1*'s ENERGY STAR certification puts it more expensive than most models in its category to run against every other certified refrigerator.
The $83 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Where this ranks
That's 14.5% above the refrigerator category average of 386 kWh/yr, and ranks 3,125 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 $11/year over 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 HZ4051 ($83/yr, 442 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is KitchenAid KUCT524SPA** ($83/yr, 442 kWh/yr).
Within the Jenn-Air lineup
Jenn-Air makes 15 ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators; this one ranks 8 of 15 for running cost, between the brand's cheapest, the JUDFP242H*1* at $51/yr, and its priciest, the JS48SSDUDE** at $151/yr.
Cost over its typical lifespan
13 years is NAHB's typical service life for this category; at $83/year, the Jenn-Air JUCFP242H*1* adds up to about $1,080 in electricity over that span.
Shopping for a new one
At $83/year, this is on the expensive side for a refrigerator; the cheapest certified model in this category runs about $8/year, worth knowing before buying either the Jenn-Air JUCFP242H*1* or its replacement.
Worth comparing a few current certified models before deciding.
Protecting what you have
A refrigerator like the Jenn-Air JUCFP242H*1* 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 442 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. Ranked 3,125 of 4,704, the Jenn-Air JUCFP242H*1* sits in the middle of the refrigerator category, see the guide to why your state changes this number for the other half of the math.