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Kitchen Aid KBBX104: $72 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 394 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $72 a year and $860 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #107 of 1422 bottom freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $860 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)
$72
Over 12 years
$860
Saves vs the federal minimum
$8/yr
Size
9.2 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
$72
Electricity over 12 years
$860
Add the price you pay
+ $860

394 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 compact (under 10 cu ft) model ranked.

Fisher & Paykel RB2470BRV29.4 cu ft$36/yrsaves $423
Liebherr ICS51008.9 cu ft$55/yrsaves $205
Miele KFN 7734 D8.9 cu ft$55/yrsaves $205
Miele KFN 7784 D8.9 cu ft$55/yrsaves $205

Specs

BrandKitchen Aid
ModelKBBX104
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use394 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type439 kWh / year
Width21.3 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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