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Bottom Freezer

VITARA VBFR1200EISE: $87 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 480 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $87 a year and $1,048 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #390 of 1421 bottom freezer models for running cost.

Per year (U.S. avg)
$87
Over 12 years
$1,048
Saves vs the federal minimum
$9/yr
Size
11.5 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
$87
Electricity over 12 years
$1,048
Add the price you pay
+ $1,048

480 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

LG LB12S2000 series11.8 cu ft$52/yrsaves $426
Beko BFBF2414SS11.4 cu ft$52/yrsaves $423
Blomberg BRFB1045SS11.4 cu ft$52/yrsaves $423
Liebherr C525011.4 cu ft$52/yrsaves $419

Specs

BrandVITARA
ModelVBFR1200EISE
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use480 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type527 kWh / year
Width23.4 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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