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Liebherr HW 8000: $28 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 155 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $28 a year and $338 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #13 of 49 cooler models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $338 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)
$28
Over 12 years
$338
Saves vs the federal minimum
$13/yr
Size
9 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
$28
Electricity over 12 years
$338
Add the price you pay
+ $338

155 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.

Liebherr MW 18008.2 cu ft$27/yrsaves $11
JennAir JBWFNL18RX8 cu ft$28/yrsaves $4
JennAir JBWFNR18RX8 cu ft$28/yrsaves $4

Specs

BrandLiebherr
ModelHW 8000
TypeCooler
Energy use155 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type227 kWh / year
Width21.9 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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