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Whirlpool WRF540CWH series: $102 a year to run
This refrigerator uses 563 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $102 a year and $1,229 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #686 of 1421 bottom freezer models for running cost.
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Cost to run where you live
563 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
| Brand | Whirlpool |
| Model | WRF540CWH* |
| Type | Bottom Freezer |
| Energy use | 563 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 616 kWh / year |
| Width | 35.6 in |
| Features | Ice 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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