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Whirlpool WRR56X18F***

Freezerless and Single Door · 17.8

Summary

The Whirlpool WRR56X18F*** is a freezerless and single door with 17.8 capacity that uses 293 kWh per year, costing approximately $46.88annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $468.80 in energy costs alone. It uses 10% less energy than the federal minimum standard. It meets ENERGY STAR certification but isn't among the top performers.

Ranked #1561 out of 4363 refrigerators by annual running cost, it costs $15.12 less per year than the category average of $62. At 31.1" wide, it is a standard size for its category.

$46.88
per year to run
60
efficiency score /100
$468.80
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Refrigerators

Ranked #1561 out of 4363 in the refrigerators category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$46.88 vs avg $62
$15.12/yr cheaper
Energy Use
293 kWh vs avg 385
92 kWh less
Efficiency Score
60 vs avg 63
Below average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use293 kWh/year
Federal Standard327 kWh/year
Better Than Standard10%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$46.88
Monthly Cost (estimated)$3.91
Capacity17.8
Width31.1"
Height66.8"
BrandWhirlpool
TypeFreezerless and Single Door
Date Certified2017-10-02

Running Cost Breakdown

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

Monthly
$3.91
1 Year
$46.88
5 Years
$234.40
10 Years
$468.80

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 Whirlpool WRR56X18F*** is cheaper to run than the average refrigerator in its category. At $46.88/year, you'll save approximately $151.20 over 10 years compared to a typical model in this category.

Its efficiency score is moderate — solid but not top-tier. It balances upfront cost with reasonable energy savings.

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.