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Jenn-Air JBRF*30IGX**

Freezerless and Single Door · 17.2

Summary

The Jenn-Air JBRF*30IGX** is a freezerless and single door with 17.2 capacity that uses 330 kWh per year, costing approximately $52.80annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $528.00 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 #2053 out of 4363 refrigerators by annual running cost, it costs $9.20 less per year than the category average of $62. At 30" wide, it is a standard size for its category.

$52.80
per year to run
60
efficiency score /100
$528.00
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Refrigerators

Ranked #2053 out of 4363 in the refrigerators category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$52.80 vs avg $62
$9.20/yr cheaper
Energy Use
330 kWh vs avg 385
55 kWh less
Efficiency Score
60 vs avg 63
Below average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use330 kWh/year
Federal Standard366 kWh/year
Better Than Standard10%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$52.80
Monthly Cost (estimated)$4.40
Capacity17.2
Width30"
Height84"
BrandJenn-Air
TypeFreezerless and Single Door
Date Certified2018-04-25

Running Cost Breakdown

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

Monthly
$4.40
1 Year
$52.80
5 Years
$264.00
10 Years
$528.00

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 Jenn-Air JBRF*30IGX** is cheaper to run than the average refrigerator in its category. At $52.80/year, you'll save approximately $92.00 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.