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Dacor DRF36750 series: $100 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 549 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $100 a year and $1,198 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #586 of 1422 bottom freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $1,198 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)
$100
Over 12 years
$1,198
Saves vs the federal minimum
$22/yr
Size
21.3 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
$100
Electricity over 12 years
$1,198
Add the price you pay
+ $1,198

549 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 medium (18 to 23 cu ft) model ranked.

Fisher & Paykel RF178WRNX118.2 cu ft$68/yrsaves $386
Summit FFBF151W19.1 cu ft$78/yrsaves $262
Summit FFBF152PL19.1 cu ft$78/yrsaves $262
Summit FFBF154SS19.1 cu ft$78/yrsaves $262

Specs

BrandDacor
ModelDRF36750***
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use549 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type670 kWh / year
Width36 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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