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VIKING VRUI5241GSS: $46 a year to run
This refrigerator uses 251 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $46 a year and $548 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #777 of 1440 compact refrigerator models for running cost.
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Cost to run where you live
251 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 RS2435SB series | 4.6 cu ft | $19/yr | saves $317 |
| Liebherr UR3750 | 4.7 cu ft | $21/yr | saves $297 |
| Liebherr UR3650 | 4.4 cu ft | $23/yr | saves $275 |
| Fisher & Paykel RS2435SB*T* family | 4.6 cu ft | $25/yr | saves $249 |
Specs
| Brand | VIKING |
| Model | VRUI5241GSS |
| Type | Compact Refrigerator |
| Energy use | 251 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 308 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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