Running cost for the Smeg SBIWU320XE
ENERGY STAR certifies the Smeg SBIWU320XE at 100 kWh/yr, one of the cheaper models in its category to run for its category.
The $19 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Where this ranks
That's 74.1% below the refrigerator category average of 386 kWh/yr, and ranks 27 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 $54/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 SKS SKSUW2401* ($19/yr, 100 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is AVALLON AWC15PG2A2A ($20/yr, 105 kWh/yr).
Same brand, different models
Smeg sells 16 certified refrigerators; this one runs cheapest of them, $109/year under the FTU171X7, its priciest.
Smeg SBIWU320XE over 13 years
Over the 13-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the Smeg SBIWU320XE costs roughly $244 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Is it worth replacing?
The Smeg SBIWU320XE is already efficient for its category at $19/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
A refrigerator like the Smeg SBIWU320XE 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 100 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 27 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.