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KitchenAid KRFC604F series: $122 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 673 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $122 a year and $1,469 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #1155 of 1422 bottom freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $1,469 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)
$122
Over 12 years
$1,469
Saves vs the federal minimum
$12/yr
Size
23.8 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
$122
Electricity over 12 years
$1,469
Add the price you pay
+ $1,469

673 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 large (23 to 27 cu ft) model ranked.

Hamilton Beach HBF206720.3 cu ft$84/yrsaves $463
Hamilton Beach HBF2067/HZ760220.3 cu ft$84/yrsaves $463
Kenmore KKFDR36x20.3-SS20.3 cu ft$84/yrsaves $463
Kenmore KKFDR36x20.3 series20.3 cu ft$84/yrsaves $463

Specs

BrandKitchenAid
ModelKRFC604F****
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use673 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type739 kWh / year
Width35.6 in
FeaturesIce maker, Door dispenser, Counter 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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