Running cost for the KUCHT KR300TR
ENERGY STAR certifies the KUCHT KR300TR at 325 kWh/yr, cheaper than most models in its category to run for its category.
That $61 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 KUCHT KR300TR compares to other refrigerators
Against the category average of 386 kWh/yr, this model uses 15.8% less, ranking 2,060 of 4,704 refrigerators tracked here for running cost. 4,704 certified refrigerators, one average, about $11/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the KUCHT KR300TR on that list: KOOLMORE KM-PRC-R30 ($61/yr, 325 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while LIVART LVR-046SS2D ($61/yr, 325 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Within the KUCHT lineup
Ranked 2 of KUCHT's 8 certified refrigerators, this sits between the KR240TR ($55/yr, the brand's cheapest) and the KR900X ($147/yr, its priciest).
Cost over its typical lifespan
Over the 13-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the KUCHT KR300TR costs roughly $794 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Is it worth replacing?
Efficient as certified refrigerators go, $61/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 KUCHT KR300TR 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. Ranked 2,060 of 4,704, the KUCHT KR300TR 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.