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KitchenAid KBSD748S series: $146 a year to run
This refrigerator uses 804 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $146 a year and $1,755 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #116 of 122 side-by-side models for running cost.
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Cost to run where you live
804 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
| Frigidaire FRSN2610A series | 26.4 cu ft | $95/yr | saves $611 |
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| Samsung RS27T5201 series | 27.4 cu ft | $116/yr | saves $358 |
Specs
| Brand | KitchenAid |
| Model | KBSD748S**** |
| Type | Side-by-Side |
| Energy use | 804 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 884 kWh / year |
| Width | 47 in |
| Features | Ice maker, Door dispenser, 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.
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