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Freezerless and Single Door

Gaggenau RVC497790: $66 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 362 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $66 a year and $790 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #240 of 248 freezerless and single door models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $790 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
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Per year (U.S. avg)
$66
Over 12 years
$790
Saves vs the federal minimum
$7/yr
Size
21.8 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
$66
Electricity over 12 years
$790
Add the price you pay
+ $790

362 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.

Frigidaire GRDA1911A series18.8 cu ft$39/yrsaves $317
Electrolux EI33AR80W series18.9 cu ft$40/yrsaves $314
Frigidaire FPRU19F8W series18.9 cu ft$40/yrsaves $314
Frigidaire PRDA1922A series18.9 cu ft$40/yrsaves $314

Specs

BrandGaggenau
ModelRVC497790
TypeFreezerless and Single Door
Energy use362 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type403 kWh / year
Width36 in
FeaturesCounter 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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