Appliances / Refrigerators / Cafe
Cafe CKE24RP*Y*** family: $112 a year to run
This refrigerator uses 614 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $112 a year and $1,340 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #41 of 122 side-by-side models for running cost.
- Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
- Plus running cost. Add $1,340 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
- Compare. Pick your state to see your real number, then check the cheaper-to-run models of the same size.
Where to buy
Compare the price, then add the running cost below to get the true cost.
Cost to run where you live
614 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
Or see every large (23 to 27 cu ft) model ranked.
| Hamilton Beach HBF2064/HZ4602 | 20.7 cu ft | $84/yr | saves $336 |
| Hamilton Beach HBF2065-SSBLACK | 20.7 cu ft | $84/yr | saves $336 |
| iceBerry LS-207BSSD | 20.7 cu ft | $84/yr | saves $336 |
| iceBlue LS-207BSSD | 20.7 cu ft | $84/yr | saves $336 |
Specs
| Brand | Cafe |
| Model | CKE24RP*Y*** |
| Type | Side-by-Side |
| Energy use | 614 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 641 kWh / year |
| Width | 35.8 in |
| Features | Ice maker, Counter depth |
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.
Want the cheapest picks every week?
Join the free Leak Club. One short email with the lowest-cost picks we found.