Running cost for the Marvel MPWC415-SG31A
At 205 kWh/yr, the Marvel MPWC415-SG31A's ENERGY STAR certification puts it one of the cheaper models in its category to run against every other certified refrigerator.
The $39 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Marvel MPWC415-SG31A against the category
That's 46.9% below the refrigerator category average of 386 kWh/yr, and ranks 320 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 $34/year below that average at the national rate. See the methodology page.
What sits beside it in the ranking
Antarctic Star KS-40R ($39/yr, 206 kWh/yr) costs a little more to run than the Marvel MPWC415-SG31A. Marvel MPWC415-IG31A ($39/yr, 205 kWh/yr) costs a little less.
Within the Marvel lineup
Marvel makes 80 ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators; this one ranks 19 of 80 for running cost, between the brand's cheapest, the MP*D#24-*G#1A at $24/yr, and its priciest, the MRFF236-SSK1A at $101/yr.
Cost over its typical lifespan
Over the 13-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the Marvel MPWC415-SG31A costs roughly $501 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Is it worth replacing?
The Marvel MPWC415-SG31A is already efficient for its category at $39/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
At $39/year just to run, a refrigerator is worth protecting against an unplanned repair bill on top of that.
Sourcing
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 205 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 320 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.