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Bottom Freezer

VITARA VFFR1700ESBE: $92 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 504 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $92 a year and $1,100 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #436 of 1421 bottom freezer models for running cost.

Per year (U.S. avg)
$92
Over 12 years
$1,100
Saves vs the federal minimum
$14/yr
Size
16.5 cu ft

Where to buy

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Cost to run where you live

Electricity per year
$92
Electricity over 12 years
$1,100
Add the price you pay
+ $1,100

504 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

BrandVITARA
ModelsVFFR1700ESBE, VFFR1700ESSE
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use504 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type579 kWh / year
Width32.9 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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