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Miele K 2802 Vi: $51 a year to run
This refrigerator uses 279 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $51 a year and $609 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #103 of 248 freezerless and single door models for running cost.
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Cost to run where you live
279 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
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Specs
| Brand | Miele |
| Model | K 2802 Vi |
| Type | Freezerless and Single Door |
| Energy use | 279 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 363 kWh / year |
| Width | 30 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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