Vissani HVUF700WE Running Cost (Refrigerator)
Vissani HVUF700WE: running cost
ENERGY STAR certifies the Vissani HVUF700WE at 244 kWh/yr, one of the cheaper models in its category to run for its category.
That $46 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 Vissani HVUF700WE compares to other refrigerators
Against the category average of 386 kWh/yr, this model uses 36.8% less, ranking 1,013 of 4,704 refrigerators tracked here for running cost. 4,704 certified refrigerators, one average, about $27/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the Vissani HVUF700WE on that list: Vissani HVUF700STE ($46/yr, 244 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while Vissani VS17HSCPB ($46/yr, 244 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Comparing Vissani's own models
Ranked 9 of Vissani's 112 certified refrigerators, this sits between the HVR32GSEF ($41/yr, the brand's cheapest) and the MDBF18SS ($103/yr, its priciest).
Cost over its typical lifespan
Over the 13-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the Vissani HVUF700WE costs roughly $596 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Is it worth replacing?
Efficient as certified refrigerators go, $46/year is a reasonable baseline if you're comparing what else is on the market.
See what else is certified in this category before you decide.
If you're keeping it
A refrigerator like the Vissani HVUF700WE 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 244 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 1,013 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.