upstreman FD182-# Running Cost (Refrigerator)
Running cost for the upstreman FD182-#
The upstreman FD182-# is certified by ENERGY STAR at 460 kWh a year, more expensive than most models in its category to run among refrigerators currently certified.
The $86 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Where this ranks
That's 19.2% above the refrigerator category average of 386 kWh/yr, and ranks 3,282 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 $14/year over 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 LG LF18CO000V ($86/yr, 460 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is Vissani VS182HSBMFS ($86/yr, 460 kWh/yr).
Within the upstreman lineup
Among upstreman's 115 certified refrigerators, this is the priciest to run, $47/year over the FR17-Blue, the brand's cheapest.
Cost over its typical lifespan
13 years is NAHB's typical service life for this category; at $86/year, the upstreman FD182-# adds up to about $1,124 in electricity over that span.
Shopping for a new one
Running above the category average, $86/year is exactly the kind of number that makes a newer, more efficient model pay for itself faster.
Worth comparing a few current certified models before deciding.
Protecting what you have
A refrigerator like the upstreman FD182-# 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 460 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 3,282 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.