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Liebherr IRBP5170: $51 a year to run
This refrigerator uses 278 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $51 a year and $607 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #100 of 248 freezerless and single door models for running cost.
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Cost to run where you live
278 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.
| Fisher & Paykel RS2474S3**# family | 10.8 cu ft | $28/yr | saves $275 |
| Liebherr MRB 2410 | 11.5 cu ft | $42/yr | saves $105 |
| Liebherr MRB2400 | 11.5 cu ft | $42/yr | saves $105 |
| Smeg FAB28UL*# family | 9.5 cu ft | $42/yr | saves $105 |
Specs
| Brand | Liebherr |
| Model | IRBP5170 |
| Type | Freezerless and Single Door |
| Energy use | 278 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 311 kWh / year |
| Width | 24 in |
| Features | 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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