Whirlpool WRFF3136SB Running Cost (Refrigerator)
What the Whirlpool WRFF3136SB costs to run
ENERGY STAR certifies the Whirlpool WRFF3136SB at 645 kWh/yr, one of the more expensive models in its category to run for its category.
That $121 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 Whirlpool WRFF3136SB compares to other refrigerators
The category average is 386 kWh/yr; this model runs 67.1% above it, ranking 4,267 of 4,704 refrigerators tracked here for running cost. 4,704 certified refrigerators, one average, about $49/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the Whirlpool WRFF3136SB on that list: Samsung RF28T5A01 ($121/yr, 645 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while Whirlpool WRFF3136SW ($121/yr, 645 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Within the Whirlpool lineup
Ranked 106 of Whirlpool's 156 certified refrigerators, this sits between the AMA27S1E ($40/yr, the brand's cheapest) and the WRF995FIF ($142/yr, its priciest).
What this adds up to over time
Over the 13-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the Whirlpool WRFF3136SB costs roughly $1,576 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Weighing a replacement
At $121/year, this is on the expensive side for a refrigerator; the cheapest certified model in this category runs about $8/year, worth knowing before buying either the Whirlpool WRFF3136SB or its replacement.
Worth comparing a few current certified models before deciding.
If you're keeping it
A refrigerator like the Whirlpool WRFF3136SB 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 645 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 4,267 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.