TCL MR453Z Running Cost (Refrigerator)
What the TCL MR453Z costs to run
The TCL MR453Z is certified by ENERGY STAR at 327 kWh a year, cheaper than most models in its category to run among refrigerators currently certified.
The $61 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Where this ranks
That's 15.3% below the refrigerator category average of 386 kWh/yr, and ranks 2,124 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 $11/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 TCL MR453L ($61/yr, 327 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is Vissani HVDR45B ($61/yr, 327 kWh/yr).
Comparing TCL's own models
TCL makes 24 ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators; this one ranks 18 of 24 for running cost, between the brand's cheapest, the MR121S at $39/yr, and its priciest, the TRF20S5AL-S1 at $87/yr.
What this adds up to over time
Over the 13-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the TCL MR453Z costs roughly $799 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Is it worth replacing?
The TCL MR453Z is already efficient for its category at $61/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
A refrigerator like the TCL MR453Z 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 327 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. Ranked 2,124 of 4,704, the TCL MR453Z sits in the middle of the refrigerator category, see the guide to why your state changes this number for the other half of the math.