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Bottom Freezer

KitchenAid KRFF305E series: $112 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 615 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $112 a year and $1,342 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #957 of 1421 bottom freezer models for running cost.

Per year (U.S. avg)
$112
Over 12 years
$1,342
Saves vs the federal minimum
$11/yr
Size
25.2 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
$112
Electricity over 12 years
$1,342
Add the price you pay
+ $1,342

615 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

Hisense RF22A3FSE22.1 cu ft$89/yrsaves $275
Westbend WB2210FDBMRSS22.5 cu ft$91/yrsaves $253
Kenmore 6938 series (no ice maker)22.1 cu ft$91/yrsaves $251
KitchenAid KB*S22KC* family (no ice maker)22.1 cu ft$91/yrsaves $251

Specs

BrandKitchenAid
ModelKRFF305E****
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use615 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type674 kWh / year
Width35.6 in
FeaturesIce maker

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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