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Summit BF181SS: $69 a year to run
This refrigerator uses 380 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $69 a year and $829 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #67 of 1421 bottom freezer models for running cost.
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Cost to run where you live
380 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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| Liebherr C5250 | 11.4 cu ft | $52/yr | saves $201 |
Specs
| Brand | Summit |
| Model | BF181SS |
| Type | Bottom Freezer |
| Energy use | 380 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 444 kWh / year |
| Width | 23.4 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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