KOOLMORE KM-UCFDRF-B30 Running Cost (Refrigerator)
Running cost for the KOOLMORE KM-UCFDRF-B30
ENERGY STAR certifies the KOOLMORE KM-UCFDRF-B30 at 338 kWh/yr, cheaper than most models in its category to run for its category.
That $64 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 KOOLMORE KM-UCFDRF-B30 compares to other refrigerators
Against the category average of 386 kWh/yr, this model uses 12.4% less, ranking 2,275 of 4,704 refrigerators tracked here for running cost. 4,704 certified refrigerators, one average, about $9/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the KOOLMORE KM-UCFDRF-B30 on that list: Hisense RT15A2CWE ($64/yr, 338 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while Magic Cool MC552SS ($64/yr, 338 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Comparing KOOLMORE's own models
Ranked 7 of KOOLMORE's 26 certified refrigerators, this sits between the KM-OKS-OFRC-44SS ($50/yr, the brand's cheapest) and the KM-RER36-SWPR ($111/yr, its priciest).
What this adds up to over time
Over the 13-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the KOOLMORE KM-UCFDRF-B30 costs roughly $826 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Weighing a replacement
Efficient as certified refrigerators go, $64/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 KOOLMORE KM-UCFDRF-B30 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. The full Refrigerator category page shows all 4,704 refrigerators ranked by cost; the state-rate guide covers the half of this number that isn't the appliance.