Running cost for the L2 LRT12B2AWW
ENERGY STAR certifies the L2 LRT12B2AWW at 311 kWh/yr, cheaper than most models in its category to run for its category.
The $58 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Where this ranks
That's 19.4% below the refrigerator category average of 386 kWh/yr, and ranks 1,845 of 4,704 certified refrigerators for annual running cost, 1 being cheapest. Every one of the 4,704 currently-certified refrigerators feeds that average, putting this model about $14/year under it. See how it's calculated on the how it is calculated page.
The closest alternatives by cost
Sorted by running cost among refrigerators, one step cheaper is Insignia NS-RTM12SS7 ($58/yr, 311 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is Midea HD-423FW ($58/yr, 311 kWh/yr).
Comparing L2's own models
L2 makes 16 ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators; this one ranks 7 of 16 for running cost, between the brand's cheapest, the LRU14F3ASTC at $40/yr, and its priciest, the LRF29D3*** at $140/yr.
Cost over its typical lifespan
13 years is NAHB's typical service life for this category; at $58/year, the L2 LRT12B2AWW adds up to about $760 in electricity over that span.
Shopping for a new one
The L2 LRT12B2AWW is already efficient for its category at $58/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
The L2 LRT12B2AWW already costs $58/year to run; a repair bill on top of that is the kind of expense a protection plan exists to smooth out.
The data behind this page
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 311 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 1,845 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.