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Sub-Zero CL4850S/S/ series: $136 a year to run
This refrigerator uses 746 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $136 a year and $1,628 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #97 of 122 side-by-side models for running cost.
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Cost to run where you live
746 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.
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Specs
| Brand | Sub-Zero |
| Model | CL4850S/S/* |
| Type | Side-by-Side |
| Energy use | 746 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 820 kWh / year |
| Width | 48 in |
| Features | Ice maker, 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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