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Whirlpool WRS975SID series: $111 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 610 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $111 a year and $1,332 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #38 of 122 side-by-side models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $1,332 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
  3. Compare. Pick your state to see your real number, then check the cheaper-to-run models of the same size.
Per year (U.S. avg)
$111
Over 12 years
$1,332
Saves vs the federal minimum
$17/yr
Size
24.8 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
$111
Electricity over 12 years
$1,332
Add the price you pay
+ $1,332

610 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 large (23 to 27 cu ft) model ranked.

LG LS23NCP20 series23.4 cu ft$90/yrsaves $251
LG LS23C4000 series23.1 cu ft$94/yrsaves $201
Frigidaire FRSN2610A series26.4 cu ft$95/yrsaves $188
Samsung RS27T5202 series27.4 cu ft$99/yrsaves $140

Specs

BrandWhirlpool
ModelWRS975SID***
TypeSide-by-Side
Energy use610 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type703 kWh / year
Width35.8 in
FeaturesIce maker, Door dispenser

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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