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Dacor DRR36980***

Freezerless and Single Door · 21.6

Summary

The Dacor DRR36980*** is a freezerless and single door with 21.6 capacity that uses 290 kWh per year, costing approximately $46.40annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $464.00 in energy costs alone. It uses 28% less energy than the federal minimum standard. This is a solidly efficient choice.

Ranked #1553 out of 4363 refrigerators by annual running cost, it costs $15.60 less per year than the category average of $62. At 36" wide, it is a standard size for its category.

$46.40
per year to run
78
efficiency score /100
$464.00
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Refrigerators

Ranked #1553 out of 4363 in the refrigerators category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$46.40 vs avg $62
$15.60/yr cheaper
Energy Use
290 kWh vs avg 385
95 kWh less
Efficiency Score
78 vs avg 63
Above average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use290 kWh/year
Federal Standard402 kWh/year
Better Than Standard28%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$46.40
Monthly Cost (estimated)$3.87
Capacity21.6
Width36"
Height83.4"
BrandDacor
TypeFreezerless and Single Door
Date Certified2017-03-24

Running Cost Breakdown

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

Monthly
$3.87
1 Year
$46.40
5 Years
$232.00
10 Years
$464.00

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 Dacor DRR36980*** is cheaper to run than the average refrigerator in its category. At $46.40/year, you'll save approximately $156.00 over 10 years compared to a typical model in this category.

With a high efficiency score, this model is one of the better options if minimizing long-term energy costs is a priority.

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.