Top Freezer

Whirlpool WRT541SZH0 family (no ice maker): $73 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 399 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $73 a year and $871 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #465 of 604 top freezer models for running cost.

Per year (U.S. avg)

$73

Over 12 years

$871

Saves vs the federal minimum

$8/yr

Size

21.3 cu ft

Where to buy

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Cost to run where you live

Electricity per year

$73

Electricity over 12 years

$871

Add the price you pay

+ $871

399 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

Avanti FF18H0W	18.3 cu ft	$65/yr	saves $89
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Avanti AVFF18DLJ# series	18.3 cu ft	$66/yr	saves $74
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Specs

Brand	Whirlpool
Model	WRT541SZH0
Type	Top Freezer
Energy use	399 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type	444 kWh / year
Width	32.5 in

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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