Running cost for the Seasons MSTF45**
At 329 kWh/yr, the Seasons MSTF45**'s ENERGY STAR certification puts it cheaper than most models in its category to run against every other certified refrigerator.
That $62 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 Seasons MSTF45** compares to other refrigerators
Against the category average of 386 kWh/yr, this model uses 14.8% less, ranking 2,157 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 Seasons MSTF45** on that list: Midea MRM45D5BST ($62/yr, 329 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while VIDA 043-1505-2 ($62/yr, 329 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Same brand, different models
Ranked 11 of Seasons's 25 certified refrigerators, this sits between the MSCM24** ($40/yr, the brand's cheapest) and the MSBF18**IM ($103/yr, its priciest).
What this adds up to over time
13 years is NAHB's typical service life for this category; at $62/year, the Seasons MSTF45** adds up to about $804 in electricity over that span.
Is it worth replacing?
Efficient as certified refrigerators go, $62/year is a reasonable baseline if you're comparing what else is on the market.
Compare current ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators before buying.
If you're keeping it
A refrigerator like the Seasons MSTF45** 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. At rank 2,157 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.