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Elica ER24SRB11XVS: $72 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 396 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $72 a year and $864 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #114 of 1422 bottom freezer models for running cost.

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  2. Plus running cost. Add $864 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
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Per year (U.S. avg)
$72
Over 12 years
$864
Saves vs the federal minimum
$9/yr
Size
11.5 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
$72
Electricity over 12 years
$864
Add the price you pay
+ $864

396 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 small (10 to 18 cu ft) model ranked.

LG LB12S2000 series11.8 cu ft$52/yrsaves $242
Beko BFBF2414SS11.4 cu ft$52/yrsaves $240
Blomberg BRFB1045SS11.4 cu ft$52/yrsaves $240
Liebherr C525011.4 cu ft$52/yrsaves $236

Specs

BrandElica
ModelER24SRB11XVS
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use396 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type443 kWh / year
Width23.4 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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