Kenmore 996961 Running Cost (Refrigerator)
Kenmore 996961: running cost
At 220 kWh/yr, the Kenmore 996961's ENERGY STAR certification puts it one of the cheaper models in its category to run against every other certified refrigerator.
That $41 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 Kenmore 996961 compares to other refrigerators
Against the category average of 386 kWh/yr, this model uses 43% less, ranking 763 of 4,704 refrigerators tracked here for running cost. 4,704 certified refrigerators, one average, about $31/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the Kenmore 996961 on that list: Kenmore 896.99079520 ($41/yr, 220 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while KOOLATRON KBC-88B ($41/yr, 220 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Same brand, different models
Ranked 18 of Kenmore's 93 certified refrigerators, this sits between the 17764 ($39/yr, the brand's cheapest) and the 46-75625 ($140/yr, its priciest).
What this adds up to over time
Over the 13-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the Kenmore 996961 costs roughly $538 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Shopping for a new one
Efficient as certified refrigerators go, $41/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 Kenmore 996961 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 220 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 763 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.