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Bottom Freezer

Thermador T42IT102NP: $115 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 631 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $115 a year and $1,377 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #1017 of 1422 bottom freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $1,377 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)
$115
Over 12 years
$1,377
Saves vs the federal minimum
$11/yr
Size
23.1 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
$115
Electricity over 12 years
$1,377
Add the price you pay
+ $1,377

631 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 large (23 to 27 cu ft) model ranked.

Fisher & Paykel RF201A series20.1 cu ft$81/yrsaves $399
Hamilton Beach HBF206720.3 cu ft$84/yrsaves $371
Hamilton Beach HBF2067/HZ760220.3 cu ft$84/yrsaves $371
Kenmore KKFDR36x20.3-SS20.3 cu ft$84/yrsaves $371

Specs

BrandThermador
ModelT42IT102NP
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use631 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type694 kWh / year
Width41.3 in
FeaturesIce maker

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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