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Bosch B10CB81NV*

Bottom Freezer · 10.3

Summary

The Bosch B10CB81NV* is a bottom freezer with 10.3 capacity that uses 383 kWh per year, costing approximately $61.28annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $612.80 in energy costs alone. It uses 10% less energy than the federal minimum standard. It meets ENERGY STAR certification but isn't among the top performers.

Ranked #2623 out of 4363 refrigerators by annual running cost, it costs $0.72 less per year than the category average of $62. At 24" wide, it is a standard size for its category.

$61.28
per year to run
60
efficiency score /100
$612.80
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Refrigerators

Ranked #2623 out of 4363 in the refrigerators category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$61.28 vs avg $62
$0.72/yr cheaper
Energy Use
383 kWh vs avg 385
2 kWh less
Efficiency Score
60 vs avg 63
Below average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use383 kWh/year
Federal Standard426 kWh/year
Better Than Standard10%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$61.28
Monthly Cost (estimated)$5.11
Capacity10.3
Width24"
Height70"
BrandBosch
TypeBottom Freezer
Date Certified2020-03-26

Running Cost Breakdown

Estimated electricity costs at different time horizons (based on $0.16/kWh US average rate):

Monthly
$5.11
1 Year
$61.28
5 Years
$306.40
10 Years
$612.80

Actual costs vary by location. States like Hawaii ($0.43/kWh) pay significantly more while Idaho ($0.11/kWh) pays less. Use our energy calculator to estimate costs at your local rate.

What This Means for You

The Bosch B10CB81NV* is cheaper to run than the average refrigerator in its category. At $61.28/year, you'll save approximately $7.20 over 10 years compared to a typical model in this category.

Its efficiency score is moderate — solid but not top-tier. It balances upfront cost with reasonable energy savings.

Energy costs are just one factor in choosing a refrigerator. Consider the purchase price, features, reliability, and how the total cost of ownership (purchase price + energy costs over its expected lifespan) compares to alternatives.

Energy cost estimated at $0.16/kWh (US national average). Your actual cost depends on your local electricity rate and usage patterns. Data from ENERGY STAR certified product database.