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Bottom Freezer

Whirlpool WRB322DMB: $106 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 584 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $106 a year and $1,275 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #790 of 1421 bottom freezer models for running cost.

Per year (U.S. avg)
$106
Over 12 years
$1,275
Saves vs the federal minimum
$10/yr
Size
22.1 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
$106
Electricity over 12 years
$1,275
Add the price you pay
+ $1,275

584 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

BrandWhirlpool
ModelWRB322DMB
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use584 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type640 kWh / year
Width32.6 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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