Miele KFN 4799 DDE edt/cs
Bottom Freezer · 12.8
Summary
The Miele KFN 4799 DDE edt/cs is a bottom freezer with 12.8 capacity that uses 370 kWh per year, costing approximately $59.20annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $592.00 in energy costs alone. It uses 37% 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 #2568 out of 4363 refrigerators by annual running cost, it costs $2.80 less per year than the category average of $62. At 24" wide, it is a standard size for its category.
How This Compares to Other Refrigerators
Ranked #2568 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 Miele KFN 4799 DDE edt/cs is cheaper to run than the average refrigerator in its category. At $59.20/year, you'll save approximately $28.00 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.