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Bottom Freezer

Kenmore 897.75515320: $98 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 539 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $98 a year and $1,177 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #526 of 1422 bottom freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $1,177 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)
$98
Over 12 years
$1,177
Saves vs the federal minimum
$15/yr
Size
20.3 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
$98
Electricity over 12 years
$1,177
Add the price you pay
+ $1,177

539 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.

Fisher & Paykel RF178WRNX118.2 cu ft$68/yrsaves $365
Fisher & Paykel RF178ANX118 cu ft$75/yrsaves $277
Summit FFBF151W19.1 cu ft$78/yrsaves $240
Summit FFBF152PL19.1 cu ft$78/yrsaves $240

Specs

BrandKenmore
Model897.75515320
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use539 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type622 kWh / year
Width35.9 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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