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SKS SKSCW241 series: $32 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 175 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $32 a year and $382 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #23 of 49 cooler models for running cost.

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  2. Plus running cost. Add $382 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)
$32
Over 12 years
$382
Saves vs the federal minimum
$16/yr
Size
13.6 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
$32
Electricity over 12 years
$382
Add the price you pay
+ $382

175 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 W525013.1 cu ft$21/yrsaves $133
Liebherr W527013.1 cu ft$21/yrsaves $133
Fisher & Paykel RS2484V*2K1 family13.3 cu ft$21/yrsaves $124
Monogram ZIW241NBW series13.4 cu ft$21/yrsaves $124

Specs

BrandSKS
ModelSKSCW241**
TypeCooler
Energy use175 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type263 kWh / year
Width23.8 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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