Vissani VS26HSCPB Running Cost (Refrigerator)
Running cost for the Vissani VS26HSCPB
The Vissani VS26HSCPB is certified by ENERGY STAR at 252 kWh a year, one of the cheaper models in its category to run among refrigerators currently certified.
The $47 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Where this ranks
That's 34.7% below the refrigerator category average of 386 kWh/yr, and ranks 1,166 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 $25/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 Vissani HVAR26GWE ($47/yr, 252 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is Vissani VS26HSCPS ($47/yr, 252 kWh/yr).
Within the Vissani lineup
Vissani makes 112 ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators; this one ranks 25 of 112 for running cost, between the brand's cheapest, the HVR32GSEF at $41/yr, and its priciest, the MDBF18SS at $103/yr.
Cost over its typical lifespan
13 years is NAHB's typical service life for this category; at $47/year, the Vissani VS26HSCPB adds up to about $616 in electricity over that span.
Shopping for a new one
The Vissani VS26HSCPB is already efficient for its category at $47/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 Vissani VS26HSCPB 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 252 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. Ranked 1,166 of 4,704, the Vissani VS26HSCPB 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.