Summit FF1087B Running Cost (Refrigerator)
Running cost for the Summit FF1087B
The Summit FF1087B is certified by ENERGY STAR at 297 kWh a year, cheaper than most models in its category to run among refrigerators currently certified.
That $56 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 Summit FF1087B compares to other refrigerators
Against the category average of 386 kWh/yr, this model uses 23.1% less, ranking 1,733 of 4,704 refrigerators tracked here for running cost. 4,704 certified refrigerators, one average, about $17/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the Summit FF1087B on that list: Summit FF108 ($56/yr, 297 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while Summit FF1088 ($56/yr, 297 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Comparing Summit's own models
Ranked 19 of Summit's 148 certified refrigerators, this sits between the ADRD15 ($48/yr, the brand's cheapest) and the S4D18WIM ($102/yr, its priciest).
What this adds up to over time
Over the 13-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the Summit FF1087B costs roughly $726 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Weighing a replacement
Efficient as certified refrigerators go, $56/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 Summit FF1087B 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
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 297 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 1,733 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.