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Forno FFFFD1778-24RS

Bottom Freezer · 10.8

Summary

The Forno FFFFD1778-24RS is a bottom freezer with 10.8 capacity that uses 391 kWh per year, costing approximately $62.56annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $625.60 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 #2698 out of 4363 refrigerators by annual running cost, it costs $0.56 more per year than the category average of $62. At 23" wide, it is a standard size for its category.

$62.56
per year to run
60
efficiency score /100
$625.60
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Refrigerators

Ranked #2698 out of 4363 in the refrigerators category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$62.56 vs avg $62
$0.56/yr more expensive
Energy Use
391 kWh vs avg 385
6 kWh more
Efficiency Score
60 vs avg 63
Below average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use391 kWh/year
Federal Standard436 kWh/year
Better Than Standard10%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$62.56
Monthly Cost (estimated)$5.21
Capacity10.8
Width23"
Height73"
BrandForno
TypeBottom Freezer
Date Certified2023-09-26

Running Cost Breakdown

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

Monthly
$5.21
1 Year
$62.56
5 Years
$312.80
10 Years
$625.60

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 Forno FFFFD1778-24RS costs more to run than the average refrigerator. At $62.56/year, you'll pay approximately $5.60 more over 10 years compared to a typical model. Consider whether its other features justify the higher operating cost.

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.