Refrigerator Comparisons
1. The Frigidaire Side by Side Refrigerator
Capacity: Freezer: 9.54 cubic feet
Fresh Food Area: 15.47 cubic feet
Total: 26.0 cubic feet.
Special Features: Ice Maker (Crushed & Cubed Ice & Water)
Water Filtration System
4 Glass and Spill-Proof Fresh Food Shelves (3 Adjustable)
Crisper Shelf
Clear Deli Drawer
2 Vegetable Crispers (1 adjustable humidity controlled)
Clear Dairy Compartment
3 Freezer Shelves
2 Temperature Controls / 2 Thermostats
Energy: 727 Killowatt Hours per Year
Lifespan: 15 years
Initial Cost: $879.99
(727 kWh/year) x ($0.08/kWh) = $58.16 to operate this refrigerator for 1 year
(727 kWh/year) x (15 years) = 10,905 kWh to operate over this refrigerators lifespan
(10,905 kWh) x ($0.08/kWh) = $872.40 to operate this refrigerator for 15 years
Initial Cost + Lifetime Operating Cost: $879.99 + $872.40 = $1,752.39
2. The Kenmore Side by Side Refrigerator
Capacity: Freezer: 10.1 cubic feet
Fresh Food Area: 15.5 cubic feet
Total: 25.6 cubic feet.
Special Features: Energy Star Compliant (Energy Ratings 20% Better than Standard)
Acceler-IceTM Ice Maker
PUR Ultimate Water Filtration System
4 Glass and Spill Proof Fresh Food Shelves (1 adjustable)
1 Crisper Shelf
Clear Snack/Deli Drawer
Clear Meat Drawer w/ Temperature Control
Humidity Controlled Vegetable Crisper
3 Freezer Shelves
Water Filter Indicator
2 Temperature Controls / 2 Thermostats
America's QuietestTM Sound Reduction Package
Energy: 581 Killowatt Hours per Year
Lifespan: 15 years
Initial Cost: $1,899.88
(581 kWh/year) x ($0.08/kWh) = $46.48 to operate this refrigerator for 1 year
(581 kWh/year) x (15 years) = 8,715 kWh to operate over this refrigerators lifespan
(8,715 kWh) x ($0.08/kWh) = $697.20 to operate this refrigerator for 15 years
Initial Cost + Lifetime Operating Cost: $1899.88 + $697.20 = $2,597.08
Payback Period: Difference between the initial costs of the Kenmore and the Least Efficient Model (Frigidaire) = $1,019.89
Difference between the lifetime operating costs of these two models = $175.20
Payback Period = $1,019.89 / $175.20 = 5.82 years
3. The Whirlpool Side By Side Refrigerator
Capacity: Freezer: 7.4 cubic feet
Fresh Food Area: 14.4 cubic feet
Total: 21.8 cubic feet
Special Features: Energy Star Compliant
Ice Maker (EZ Touch Crushed/Cubed Ice & Water dispenser)
Whirlpool Accu-Chill System
Water Filtration System
2 Glass and Spill Proof Fresh Food Shelves (1 adjustable)
1 Crisper Shelf
EZ Vue Snack Bin
EZ Vue Meat Pan
EZ Vue Humidity Controlled Vegetable Crisper
4 Freezer Shelves
1 Control / 2 Thermostats
Energy: 572 Killowatt Hours per Year
Lifespan: 15 years
Initial Cost: $1,099.99
(572 kWh/year) x ($0.08/kWh) = $45.76 to operate this refrigerator for 1 year
(572 kWh/year) x (15 years) = 8,580 kWh to operate over this refrigerators lifespan
(8,580 kWh) x ($0.08/kWh) = $686.40 to operate this refrigerator for 15 years
Initial Cost + Lifetime Operating Cost: $1099.99 + $686.40 = $1,786.39
Payback Period: Difference between the initial costs of the Whirlpool and the Least Efficient Model (Frigidaire) = $220.00
Difference between the lifetime operating costs of these two models = $186.00
Payback Period = $220.00 / $186.00 = 1.18 years
4. General Electric Profile Side By Side Arctica Refrigerator
Capacity: Freezer: 9.48 cubic feet
Fresh Food Area: 16.02 cubic feet
Total: 25.5 cubic feet
Special Features: Energy Star Compliant
GE Light Touch! Ice Maker (Crushed/Cubed Ice & Water dispenser)
Smartwater Filtration System
3 Glass and Spill Proof Fresh Food Shelves (2 adjustable)
Clear Deli/Snackbin with Adjustable Humidity
Clear Meat Keeper with Temperature Control
Clear Vegetable Crisper with Humidity Control
2 Freezer Shelves
2 Control / 1 Thermostats
Energy: 648 Killowatt Hours per Year
Lifespan: 15 years
Initial Cost: $2,049.99
(648 kWh/year) x ($0.08/kWh) = $51.84 to operate this refrigerator for 1 year
(648 kWh/year) x (15 years) = 9,720 kWh to operate over this refrigerators lifespan
(9,720 kWh) x ($0.08/kWh) = $777.60 to operate this refrigerator for 15 years
Initial Cost + Lifetime Operating Cost: $2049.99 + $777.60 = $2827.59
Payback Period: Difference between the initial costs of the General Electric and the Least Efficient Model (Frigidaire) = $1,170.00
Difference between the lifetime operating costs of these two models = $94.80
Payback Period = $1,170.00 / $94.80 = 12.34 years
References: www.sears.com