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Bottom Freezer Top 10% cheapest to run

Miele KFN 4776 ED edt/cs: $55 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 305 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $55 a year and $666 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #16 of 1422 bottom freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $666 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)
$55
Over 12 years
$666
Saves vs the federal minimum
$32/yr
Size
15 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
$55
Electricity over 12 years
$666
Add the price you pay
+ $666

305 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 small (10 to 18 cu ft) model ranked.

Liebherr SC752012.8 cu ft$54/yrsaves $22
Liebherr SC578112.8 cu ft$55/yrsaves $11

Specs

BrandMiele
ModelKFN 4776 ED edt/cs
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use305 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type482 kWh / year
Width29 in
FeaturesCounter 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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