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Miele K 2611 Vi

Freezerless and Single Door · 13.0

Summary

The Miele K 2611 Vi is a freezerless and single door with 13.0 capacity that uses 264 kWh per year, costing approximately $42.24annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $422.40 in energy costs alone. It uses 21% less energy than the federal minimum standard. This is a solidly efficient choice.

Ranked #1268 out of 4363 refrigerators by annual running cost, it costs $19.76 less per year than the category average of $62. At 24" wide, it is a standard size for its category.

$42.24
per year to run
71
efficiency score /100
$422.40
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Refrigerators

Ranked #1268 out of 4363 in the refrigerators category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$42.24 vs avg $62
$19.76/yr cheaper
Energy Use
264 kWh vs avg 385
121 kWh less
Efficiency Score
71 vs avg 63
Above average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use264 kWh/year
Federal Standard333 kWh/year
Better Than Standard21%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$42.24
Monthly Cost (estimated)$3.52
Capacity13.0
Width24"
Height83.7"
BrandMiele
TypeFreezerless and Single Door
Date Certified2018-12-20

Running Cost Breakdown

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

Monthly
$3.52
1 Year
$42.24
5 Years
$211.20
10 Years
$422.40

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 Miele K 2611 Vi is cheaper to run than the average refrigerator in its category. At $42.24/year, you'll save approximately $197.60 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.