Liebherr SC7541IM
Bottom Freezer · 12.8
Summary
The Liebherr SC7541IM is a bottom freezer with 12.8 capacity that uses 386 kWh per year, costing approximately $61.76annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $617.60 in energy costs alone. It uses 35% less energy than the federal minimum standard, earning ENERGY STAR's "Most Efficient" designation — the top tier of certified products. This is an exceptionally efficient model.
Ranked #2648 out of 4363 refrigerators by annual running cost, it costs $0.24 less per year than the category average of $62. At 30" wide, it is a standard size for its category.
How This Compares to Other Refrigerators
Ranked #2648 out of 4363 in the refrigerators category (by lowest annual cost).
Energy Details
Running Cost Breakdown
Estimated electricity costs at different time horizons (based on $0.16/kWh US average rate):
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 Liebherr SC7541IM is cheaper to run than the average refrigerator in its category. At $61.76/year, you'll save approximately $2.40 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.