KitchenAid KRBL102ESS Running Cost (Refrigerator)
KitchenAid KRBL102ESS: running cost
The KitchenAid KRBL102ESS is certified by ENERGY STAR at 500 kWh a year, one of the more expensive models in its category to run among refrigerators currently certified.
That $94 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 KitchenAid KRBL102ESS compares to other refrigerators
The category average is 386 kWh/yr; this model runs 29.5% above it, ranking 3,499 of 4,704 refrigerators tracked here for running cost. 4,704 certified refrigerators, one average, about $21/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the KitchenAid KRBL102ESS on that list: KitchenAid KBS22KC ($94/yr, 500 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while KitchenAid KRBL133SP ($94/yr, 500 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Same brand, different models
Ranked 26 of KitchenAid's 100 certified refrigerators, this sits between the KUDR204KPA ($51/yr, the brand's cheapest) and the KSSC48QVS ($151/yr, its priciest).
Cost over its typical lifespan
13 years is NAHB's typical service life for this category; at $94/year, the KitchenAid KRBL102ESS adds up to about $1,222 in electricity over that span.
Shopping for a new one
At $94/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 KitchenAid KRBL102ESS or its replacement.
See what else is certified in this category before you decide.
If you're keeping it
A refrigerator like the KitchenAid KRBL102ESS 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
Two sourced numbers, nothing modeled: ENERGY STAR's certified kWh/yr for this exact model, and EIA's published state electricity rate. At rank 3,499 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.