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Blomberg BRFB1046SS: $65 a year to run
This refrigerator uses 360 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $65 a year and $786 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #42 of 1421 bottom freezer models for running cost.
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Cost to run where you live
360 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR test figure) × 18.19¢ per kWh, the average residential price in the U.S. for Jan–Aug 2026 (EIA). Your bill depends on your utility and how you use it.
Cheaper to run, same type and size
| LG LB12S2000 series | 11.8 cu ft | $52/yr | saves $164 |
| Beko BFBF2414SS | 11.4 cu ft | $52/yr | saves $162 |
| Blomberg BRFB1045SS | 11.4 cu ft | $52/yr | saves $162 |
| Liebherr C5250 | 11.4 cu ft | $52/yr | saves $157 |
Specs
| Brand | Blomberg |
| Model | BRFB1046SS |
| Type | Bottom Freezer |
| Energy use | 360 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 523 kWh / year |
| Width | 23.6 in |
| Features | Ice maker |
Specs and energy use from the ENERGY STAR certified products list (U.S. EPA). An asterisk in a model number stands for colour or finish codes. HouseholdLeak is not affiliated with ENERGY STAR or the EPA.
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