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Bottom Freezer Top 10% cheapest to run

Whirlpool URBC5024PZ: $68 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 376 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $68 a year and $821 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #58 of 1421 bottom freezer models for running cost.

Per year (U.S. avg)
$68
Over 12 years
$821
Saves vs the federal minimum
$11/yr
Size
11.2 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
$68
Electricity over 12 years
$821
Add the price you pay
+ $821

376 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 $199
Beko BFBF2414SS11.4 cu ft$52/yrsaves $196
Blomberg BRFB1045SS11.4 cu ft$52/yrsaves $196
Liebherr C525011.4 cu ft$52/yrsaves $192

Specs

BrandWhirlpool
ModelURBC5024PZ
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use376 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type439 kWh / year
Width23.6 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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