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Bottom Freezer

DECHEF DCR18FS5M16 (no ice maker): $84 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 461 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $84 a year and $1,006 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #302 of 1421 bottom freezer models for running cost.

Per year (U.S. avg)
$84
Over 12 years
$1,006
Saves vs the federal minimum
$9/yr
Size
17.9 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
$84
Electricity over 12 years
$1,006
Add the price you pay
+ $1,006

461 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

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Beko BFBD30216SSL16.1 cu ft$65/yrsaves $231
Beko BFBF30116SS16.1 cu ft$65/yrsaves $231

Specs

BrandDECHEF
ModelDCR18FS5M16
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use461 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type512 kWh / year
Width32.3 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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