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Dacor DRF42750 series: $114 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 629 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $114 a year and $1,373 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #997 of 1422 bottom freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $1,373 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)
$114
Over 12 years
$1,373
Saves vs the federal minimum
$11/yr
Size
23.5 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
$114
Electricity over 12 years
$1,373
Add the price you pay
+ $1,373

629 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.

Fisher & Paykel RF201A series20.1 cu ft$81/yrsaves $395
Hamilton Beach HBF206720.3 cu ft$84/yrsaves $367
Hamilton Beach HBF2067/HZ760220.3 cu ft$84/yrsaves $367
Kenmore KKFDR36x20.3-SS20.3 cu ft$84/yrsaves $367

Specs

BrandDacor
ModelDRF42750***
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use629 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type690 kWh / year
Width41.3 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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