Miele K 2611 Vi Running Cost (Refrigerator)
Miele K 2611 Vi: running cost
At 264 kWh/yr, the Miele K 2611 Vi's ENERGY STAR certification puts it one of the cheaper models in its category to run against every other certified refrigerator.
The $50 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Where this ranks
That's 31.6% below the refrigerator category average of 386 kWh/yr, and ranks 1,351 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 $23/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 Miele K 2601 Vi ($50/yr, 264 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is Thermador T24IR900SP ($50/yr, 264 kWh/yr).
Comparing Miele's own models
Miele makes 58 ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators; this one ranks 9 of 58 for running cost, between the brand's cheapest, the KWTUS 7172 F at $19/yr, and its priciest, the KFFD 6721 at $123/yr.
What this adds up to over time
Over the 13-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the Miele K 2611 Vi costs roughly $645 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Weighing a replacement
The Miele K 2611 Vi is already efficient for its category at $50/year. If you're shopping and comparing options, this is roughly what a well-chosen new refrigerator costs to run.
Compare current ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators before buying.
Protecting what you have
A refrigerator like the Miele K 2611 Vi 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.
The data behind this page
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 264 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 1,351 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.