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Compact Refrigerator

VIKING VRUO5241DRSS: $40 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 219 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $40 a year and $478 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #448 of 1440 compact refrigerator models for running cost.

Per year (U.S. avg)
$40
Over 12 years
$478
Saves vs the federal minimum
$16/yr
Size
5.1 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
$40
Electricity over 12 years
$478
Add the price you pay
+ $478

219 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

Fisher & Paykel RS2435SB series4.6 cu ft$19/yrsaves $247
Liebherr UR37504.7 cu ft$21/yrsaves $227
Liebherr UR36504.4 cu ft$23/yrsaves $205
Liebherr URP36534.1 cu ft$23/yrsaves $205

Specs

BrandVIKING
ModelVRUO5241DRSS
TypeCompact Refrigerator
Energy use219 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type306 kWh / year
Width24 in
FeaturesCounter 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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