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L2 LRU17B6A**

Freezerless and Single Door · 17.0

Summary

The L2 LRU17B6A** is a freezerless and single door with 17.0 capacity that uses 244 kWh per year, costing approximately $39.04annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $390.40 in energy costs alone. It uses 24% less energy than the federal minimum standard. This is a solidly efficient choice.

Ranked #943 out of 4363 refrigerators by annual running cost, it costs $22.96 less per year than the category average of $62. At 32.8" wide, it is a standard size for its category.

$39.04
per year to run
74
efficiency score /100
$390.40
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Refrigerators

Ranked #943 out of 4363 in the refrigerators category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$39.04 vs avg $62
$22.96/yr cheaper
Energy Use
244 kWh vs avg 385
141 kWh less
Efficiency Score
74 vs avg 63
Above average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use244 kWh/year
Federal Standard322 kWh/year
Better Than Standard24%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$39.04
Monthly Cost (estimated)$3.25
Capacity17.0
Width32.8"
Height65"
BrandL2
TypeFreezerless and Single Door
Date Certified2024-06-13

Running Cost Breakdown

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

Monthly
$3.25
1 Year
$39.04
5 Years
$195.20
10 Years
$390.40

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 L2 LRU17B6A** is cheaper to run than the average refrigerator in its category. At $39.04/year, you'll save approximately $229.60 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.