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Bottom Freezer Top 10% cheapest to run

Blomberg BRFB1051FFBI2: $58 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 320 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $58 a year and $698 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #18 of 1421 bottom freezer models for running cost.

Per year (U.S. avg)
$58
Over 12 years
$698
Saves vs the federal minimum
$21/yr
Size
8.4 cu ft

Where to buy

Compare the price, then add the running cost below to get the true cost.

Cost to run where you live

Electricity per year
$58
Electricity over 12 years
$698
Add the price you pay
+ $698

320 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

Fisher & Paykel RB2470BRV29.4 cu ft$36/yrsaves $262
Liebherr ICS51008.9 cu ft$55/yrsaves $44
Miele KFN 7734 D8.9 cu ft$55/yrsaves $44
Miele KFN 7784 D8.9 cu ft$55/yrsaves $44

Specs

BrandBlomberg
ModelBRFB1051FFBI2
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use320 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type433 kWh / year
Width21.9 in

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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