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Bottom Freezer

FULGOR MILANO, BERTAZZONI, VITARA FM4FBM36FBI: $92 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 505 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $92 a year and $1,102 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #438 of 1422 bottom freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $1,102 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)
$92
Over 12 years
$1,102
Saves vs the federal minimum
$10/yr
Size
19.6 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
$92
Electricity over 12 years
$1,102
Add the price you pay
+ $1,102

505 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 $330
Fisher & Paykel RF178WRNX118.2 cu ft$68/yrsaves $290
Fisher & Paykel RF178ANX118 cu ft$75/yrsaves $203
Summit FFBF151W19.1 cu ft$78/yrsaves $166

Specs

BrandFULGOR MILANO, BERTAZZONI, VITARA
ModelFM4FBM36FBI
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use505 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type562 kWh / year
Width35.8 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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