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Whirlpool WRB543CMJ series: $90 a year to run
This refrigerator uses 494 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $90 a year and $1,078 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #405 of 1422 bottom freezer models for running cost.
- Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
- Plus running cost. Add $1,078 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
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Cost to run where you live
494 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
Or see every small (10 to 18 cu ft) model ranked.
| LG LB12S2000 series | 11.8 cu ft | $52/yr | saves $456 |
| Beko BFBF2414SS | 11.4 cu ft | $52/yr | saves $454 |
| Blomberg BRFB1045SS | 11.4 cu ft | $52/yr | saves $454 |
| Liebherr C5250 | 11.4 cu ft | $52/yr | saves $450 |
Specs
| Brand | Whirlpool |
| Model | WRB543CMJ*** |
| Type | Bottom Freezer |
| Energy use | 494 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 540 kWh / year |
| Width | 24 in |
| Features | Ice maker, Counter 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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