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Signature Kitchen Suite SKSCW181**

Cooler · 9.7

Summary

The Signature Kitchen Suite SKSCW181** is a cooler with 9.7 capacity that uses 160 kWh per year, costing approximately $25.60annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $256.00 in energy costs alone. It uses 31% less energy than the federal minimum standard. This is an exceptionally efficient model.

Ranked #147 out of 4363 refrigerators by annual running cost, it costs $36.40 less per year than the category average of $62. At 17.5" wide, it is a standard size for its category.

$25.60
per year to run
81
efficiency score /100
$256.00
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Refrigerators

Ranked #147 out of 4363 in the refrigerators category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$25.60 vs avg $62
$36.40/yr cheaper
Energy Use
160 kWh vs avg 385
225 kWh less
Efficiency Score
81 vs avg 63
Above average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use160 kWh/year
Federal Standard232 kWh/year
Better Than Standard31%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$25.60
Monthly Cost (estimated)$2.13
Capacity9.7
Width17.5"
Height83.5"
BrandSignature Kitchen Suite
TypeCooler
Date Certified2021-11-10

Running Cost Breakdown

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

Monthly
$2.13
1 Year
$25.60
5 Years
$128.00
10 Years
$256.00

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 Signature Kitchen Suite SKSCW181** is cheaper to run than the average refrigerator in its category. At $25.60/year, you'll save approximately $364.00 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.

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.