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Summit vs Whirlpool refrigerators: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Summit and Whirlpool refrigerator, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Summit model · cheaper to run
$69/yr
120 models
Typical Whirlpool model
$88/yr
139 models
Difference over 12 years
$225
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Summit typical | Whirlpool typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 10 cu ft) | $59 (21) | $48 (25) | Whirlpool AMA27S1E · $39/yr |
| Small (10 to 18 cu ft) | $71 (82) | $69 (16) | Whirlpool WRR56X18F series · $53/yr |
| Medium (18 to 23 cu ft) | $71 (17) | $86 (54) | Summit CTR18 series · $66/yr |
Cheapest Summit models to run
- ADRD15 2.8 cu ft · $47/yr
- FF195 3.1 cu ft · $47/yr
- ADRD24 4.8 cu ft · $48/yr
- FF708BLSS 5.3 cu ft · $50/yr
- FF6BK2SS 5.8 cu ft · $51/yr
Cheapest Whirlpool models to run
- AMA27S1E 2.6 cu ft · $39/yr
- WH27S1E 2.6 cu ft · $39/yr
- WHR27**E family 2.7 cu ft · $39/yr
- WHR33MBKE 3.2 cu ft · $40/yr
- WHR33M**E family 3.2 cu ft · $40/yr
Questions
Are Summit or Whirlpool refrigerators cheaper to run?
Summit. The typical (median) Summit model costs $69 a year in electricity, against $88 for Whirlpool, about $225 over a 12-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest Summit refrigerator to run?
The Summit ADRD15, at $47 a year (256 kWh).
What is the cheapest Whirlpool refrigerator to run?
The Whirlpool AMA27S1E, at $39 a year (214 kWh).