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Bottom Freezer

Kenmore KKFDR30x17.5 series: $79 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 435 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $79 a year and $950 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #213 of 1422 bottom freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $950 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)
$79
Over 12 years
$950
Saves vs the federal minimum
$13/yr
Size
17.7 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
$79
Electricity over 12 years
$950
Add the price you pay
+ $950

435 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.

Liebherr SC775116.9 cu ft$64/yrsaves $177
Beko BFBD30216SS16.1 cu ft$65/yrsaves $175
Beko BFBD30216SSL16.1 cu ft$65/yrsaves $175
Beko BFBF30116SS16.1 cu ft$65/yrsaves $175

Specs

BrandKenmore
ModelKKFDR30x17.5********
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use435 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type509 kWh / year
Width29.9 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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