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Bottom Freezer

Crosley CBMH1873 series (no ice maker): $85 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 466 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $85 a year and $1,017 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #337 of 1422 bottom freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $1,017 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
  3. Compare. Pick your state to see your real number, then check the cheaper-to-run models of the same size.
Per year (U.S. avg)
$85
Over 12 years
$1,017
Saves vs the federal minimum
$10/yr
Size
18.7 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
$85
Electricity over 12 years
$1,017
Add the price you pay
+ $1,017

466 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 medium (18 to 23 cu ft) model ranked.

Liebherr SC775116.9 cu ft$64/yrsaves $244
Beko BFBD30216SS16.1 cu ft$65/yrsaves $242
Beko BFBD30216SSL16.1 cu ft$65/yrsaves $242
Beko BFBF30116SS16.1 cu ft$65/yrsaves $242

Specs

BrandCrosley
ModelCBMH1873**
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use466 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type521 kWh / year
Width29.5 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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