Running cost for the Sub-Zero ID-36R
The Sub-Zero ID-36R is certified by ENERGY STAR at 230 kWh a year, one of the cheaper models in its category to run among refrigerators currently certified.
The $43 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Where this ranks
That's 40.4% below the refrigerator category average of 386 kWh/yr, and ranks 947 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 $29/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 Smeg FAB28UL*# ($43/yr, 230 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is U-Line 2218RB ($43/yr, 230 kWh/yr).
Within the Sub-Zero lineup
Sub-Zero makes 26 ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators; this one ranks 9 of 26 for running cost, between the brand's cheapest, the DEU2450R/ADA/* at $30/yr, and its priciest, the CL4850S/S/* at $140/yr.
Sub-Zero ID-36R over 13 years
Over the 13-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the Sub-Zero ID-36R costs roughly $562 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Shopping for a new one
The Sub-Zero ID-36R is already efficient for its category at $43/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
At $43/year just to run, a refrigerator is worth protecting against an unplanned repair bill on top of that.
The data behind this page
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 230 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 947 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.