This refrigerator uses 114 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $21 a year and $249 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #2 of 49 cooler models for running cost.
Per year (U.S. avg)
$21
Over 12 years
$249
Saves vs the federal minimum
$26/yr
Size
13.1 cu ft
Where to buy
Compare the price, then add the running cost below to get the true cost.
114 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.
One of the cheapest to run
No ENERGY STAR model of the same type and size uses less electricity.
Specs
Brand
Liebherr
Model
W5270
Type
Cooler
Energy use
114 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type
259 kWh / year
Width
24 in
Features
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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