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Whirlpool WRS331SDH*0* family: $110 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 602 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $110 a year and $1,314 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #35 of 122 side-by-side models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $1,314 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)
$110
Over 12 years
$1,314
Saves vs the federal minimum
$10/yr
Size
21.4 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
$110
Electricity over 12 years
$1,314
Add the price you pay
+ $1,314

602 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 medium (18 to 23 cu ft) model ranked.

Hamilton Beach HBF2064/HZ460220.7 cu ft$84/yrsaves $310
Hamilton Beach HBF2065-SSBLACK20.7 cu ft$84/yrsaves $310
iceBerry LS-207BSSD20.7 cu ft$84/yrsaves $310
iceBlue LS-207BSSD20.7 cu ft$84/yrsaves $310

Specs

BrandWhirlpool
ModelWRS331SDH*0*
TypeSide-by-Side
Energy use602 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type659 kWh / year
Width32.7 in
FeaturesIce maker, Door dispenser

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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