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KitchenAid KRFC736S series: $123 a year to run
This refrigerator uses 677 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $123 a year and $1,478 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #1162 of 1421 bottom freezer models for running cost.
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Cost to run where you live
677 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
| GE GBE21DGK series (no ice maker) | 20.9 cu ft | $89/yr | saves $413 |
| GE GBE21DYK series (no ice maker) | 20.9 cu ft | $89/yr | saves $413 |
| Liebherr FDBHI36S | 20.7 cu ft | $89/yr | saves $413 |
| Liebherr FDBI36S | 20.6 cu ft | $89/yr | saves $413 |
Specs
| Brand | KitchenAid |
| Model | KRFC736S**** |
| Type | Bottom Freezer |
| Energy use | 677 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 743 kWh / year |
| Width | 36 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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