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SKS SKSCW181 series: $29 a year to run
This refrigerator uses 160 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $29 a year and $349 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #17 of 49 cooler models for running cost.
Per year (U.S. avg)
$29
Over 12 years
$349
Saves vs the federal minimum
$13/yr
Size
9.7 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
$29
Electricity over 12 years
$349
Add the price you pay
+ $349
160 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
| Liebherr HW 8000 | 9 cu ft | $28/yr | saves $11 |
| Miele KWT 6722 iS | 9 cu ft | $28/yr | saves $11 |
Specs
| Brand | SKS |
| Model | SKSCW181** |
| Type | Cooler |
| Energy use | 160 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 232 kWh / year |
| Width | 17.5 in |
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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