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Gaggenau RB282705: $71 a year to run
This refrigerator uses 388 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $71 a year and $847 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #87 of 1422 bottom freezer models for running cost.
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Cost to run where you live
388 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
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Specs
| Brand | Gaggenau |
| Model | RB282705 |
| Type | Bottom Freezer |
| Energy use | 388 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 432 kWh / year |
| Width | 22 in |
| Features | Counter depth |
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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