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Bottom Freezer

BLUE STAR FBFD361: $103 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 566 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $103 a year and $1,235 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #696 of 1421 bottom freezer models for running cost.

Per year (U.S. avg)
$103
Over 12 years
$1,235
Saves vs the federal minimum
$16/yr
Size
19.6 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
$103
Electricity over 12 years
$1,235
Add the price you pay
+ $1,235

566 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

Liebherr SC775116.9 cu ft$64/yrsaves $463
Fisher & Paykel RF178WRNX118.2 cu ft$68/yrsaves $423
Fisher & Paykel RF178ANX118 cu ft$75/yrsaves $336
Summit FFBF151W19.1 cu ft$78/yrsaves $299

Specs

BrandBLUE STAR
ModelFBFD361
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use566 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type655 kWh / year
Width35.8 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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