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Miele K 2802 Vi

Freezerless and Single Door · 16.8

Summary

The Miele K 2802 Vi is a freezerless and single door with 16.8 capacity that uses 279 kWh per year, costing approximately $44.64annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $446.40 in energy costs alone. It uses 23% less energy than the federal minimum standard. This is a solidly efficient choice.

Ranked #1508 out of 4363 refrigerators by annual running cost, it costs $17.36 less per year than the category average of $62. At 30" wide, it is a standard size for its category.

$44.64
per year to run
73
efficiency score /100
$446.40
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Refrigerators

Ranked #1508 out of 4363 in the refrigerators category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$44.64 vs avg $62
$17.36/yr cheaper
Energy Use
279 kWh vs avg 385
106 kWh less
Efficiency Score
73 vs avg 63
Above average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use279 kWh/year
Federal Standard363 kWh/year
Better Than Standard23%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$44.64
Monthly Cost (estimated)$3.72
Capacity16.8
Width30"
Height83.7"
BrandMiele
TypeFreezerless and Single Door
Date Certified2020-08-26

Running Cost Breakdown

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

Monthly
$3.72
1 Year
$44.64
5 Years
$223.20
10 Years
$446.40

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 2802 Vi is cheaper to run than the average refrigerator in its category. At $44.64/year, you'll save approximately $173.60 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.