VITARA VLUF2000EWE: running cost
The VITARA VLUF2000EWE is certified by ENERGY STAR at 308 kWh a year, cheaper than most models in its category to run among refrigerators currently certified.
That $58 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 VITARA VLUF2000EWE compares to other refrigerators
Against the category average of 386 kWh/yr, this model uses 20.2% less, ranking 1,814 of 4,704 refrigerators tracked here for running cost. 4,704 certified refrigerators, one average, about $15/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the VITARA VLUF2000EWE on that list: VITARA VLUF2000ESE ($58/yr, 308 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while Avanti FF116B0W ($58/yr, 310 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Within the VITARA lineup
Ranked 12 of VITARA's 84 certified refrigerators, this sits between the VLUF1101EBE ($47/yr, the brand's cheapest) and the VFFR2103ESE ($108/yr, its priciest).
VITARA VLUF2000EWE over 13 years
Over the 13-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the VITARA VLUF2000EWE costs roughly $753 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Weighing a replacement
Efficient as certified refrigerators go, $58/year is a reasonable baseline if you're comparing what else is on the market.
Compare current ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators before buying.
If you're keeping it
A refrigerator like the VITARA VLUF2000EWE 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 308 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. Ranked 1,814 of 4,704, the VITARA VLUF2000EWE 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.