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Running cost for the KOOLMORE KM-PRC-R30

Cheaper than most models in its category to run
$61/year at 18.8¢/kWh, the 51-state average

ENERGY STAR certifies the KOOLMORE KM-PRC-R30 at 325 kWh/yr, cheaper than most models in its category to run for its category.

$0.17per day
$5.09per month
325kWh per year, certified
$794over a 13-yr lifespan

The $61 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.

KOOLMORE KM-PRC-R30 against the category

That's 15.8% below the refrigerator category average of 386 kWh/yr, and ranks 2,059 of 4,704 certified refrigerators for annual running cost, 1 being cheapest. The category average comes from every refrigerator ENERGY STAR currently certifies (4,704 models), not an outside benchmark, about $11/year below that average at the national rate. See the methodology page.

What sits beside it in the ranking

KUCHT KR300TR ($61/yr, 325 kWh/yr) costs a little more to run than the KOOLMORE KM-PRC-R30. Kenmore KMR46TS1E04 ($61/yr, 325 kWh/yr) costs a little less.

Comparing KOOLMORE's own models

KOOLMORE makes 26 ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators; this one ranks 4 of 26 for running cost, between the brand's cheapest, the KM-OKS-OFRC-44SS at $50/yr, and its priciest, the KM-RER36-SWPR at $111/yr.

KOOLMORE KM-PRC-R30 over 13 years

13 years is NAHB's typical service life for this category; at $61/year, the KOOLMORE KM-PRC-R30 adds up to about $794 in electricity over that span.

Weighing a replacement

The KOOLMORE KM-PRC-R30 is already efficient for its category at $61/year. If you're shopping and comparing options, this is roughly what a well-chosen new refrigerator costs to run.

Worth comparing a few current certified models before deciding.

Protecting what you have

A refrigerator like the KOOLMORE KM-PRC-R30 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.

Sourcing

Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 325 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 2,059 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.