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Kenmore 897.51805320: $102 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 560 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $102 a year and $1,222 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #22 of 122 side-by-side models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $1,222 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)
$102
Over 12 years
$1,222
Saves vs the federal minimum
$16/yr
Size
20 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
$102
Electricity over 12 years
$1,222
Add the price you pay
+ $1,222

560 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.

Hamilton Beach HBF2064/HZ460220.7 cu ft$84/yrsaves $218
Hamilton Beach HBF2065-SSBLACK20.7 cu ft$84/yrsaves $218
iceBerry LS-207BSSD20.7 cu ft$84/yrsaves $218
iceBlue LS-207BSSD20.7 cu ft$84/yrsaves $218

Specs

BrandKenmore
Model897.51805320
TypeSide-by-Side
Energy use560 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type646 kWh / year
Width35.9 in
FeaturesIce maker, Door dispenser

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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