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Wood's WFF100SL
9.8 cu ft · Top Freezer refrigerator
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About the Wood's WFF100SL
The Wood's WFF100SL is a 9.8 cu ft top freezer refrigerator certified by ENERGY STAR. Its official test figure is 298 kWh of electricity a year, which at the U.S. average price of 18.19¢ per kWh comes to $54 a year, or $650 over a typical 12-year life.
That is 10% less energy than the federal maximum for this type of fridge (331 kWh a year), a saving of about $6 a year compared with a model that only just meets the standard.
Among 604 top freezer models it ranks #65 for running cost. The cheapest model of this type would save $338 in electricity over 12 years, though it may differ in size and features.
If you want the same type and a similar size for less to run, the Absocold ARD1033FB21R/L uses 263 kWh a year and would save about $76 over 12 years.
Cost to run where you live
298 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.
| Absocold ARD1033FB21R/L | 10 cu ft | $48/yr | saves $76 |
| Absocold ARD1033FS21R/L | 10 cu ft | $48/yr | saves $76 |
| Absocold ARD1033FW21R/L | 10 cu ft | $48/yr | saves $76 |
| MicroFridge 10.0LMF4R | 10 cu ft | $48/yr | saves $76 |
Specs
| Brand | Wood's |
| Model | WFF100SL |
| Type | Top Freezer |
| Energy use | 298 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 331 kWh / year |
| Size | 9.8 cu ft |
| Width | 23.4 in |
| Height | 59.8 in |
| Defrost | Automatic |
| Built-in | No |
| Compact | No |
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.
Questions people ask
How much does the Wood's WFF100SL cost to run?
About $54 a year at the U.S. average electricity price (18.19¢/kWh), based on its ENERGY STAR rating of 298 kWh a year. In a state with expensive power it can be much more; pick your state on this page to see your number.
How much will the Wood's WFF100SL cost in electricity over its life?
About $650 over 12 years, a typical life for a refrigerator. Add that to the price you pay to get the true cost to own.
Is the Wood's WFF100SL energy efficient?
Yes. It is ENERGY STAR certified and uses 10% less energy than the federal maximum for its type.
Is there a cheaper fridge to run of the same type and size?
Yes. The Absocold ARD1033FB21R/L uses 263 kWh a year, about $76 less in electricity over 12 years.
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