Summit FF18SSIM Running Cost (Refrigerator)
What the Summit FF18SSIM costs to run
At 363 kWh/yr, the Summit FF18SSIM's ENERGY STAR certification puts it about average for its category to run against every other certified refrigerator.
The $68 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Where this ranks
That's 6% below the refrigerator category average of 386 kWh/yr, and ranks 2,602 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 $4/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 Summit FF18SS ($68/yr, 363 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is Summit FF18W ($68/yr, 363 kWh/yr).
Comparing Summit's own models
Summit makes 148 ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators; this one ranks 64 of 148 for running cost, between the brand's cheapest, the ADRD15 at $48/yr, and its priciest, the S4D18WIM at $102/yr.
Cost over its typical lifespan
Over the 13-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the Summit FF18SSIM costs roughly $887 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Weighing a replacement
The Summit FF18SSIM is already efficient for its category at $68/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 Summit FF18SSIM 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
Two sourced numbers, nothing modeled: ENERGY STAR's certified kWh/yr for this exact model, and EIA's published state electricity rate. At rank 2,602 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.