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Running cost · Refrigerators · ENERGY STAR certified

Jenn-Air JS42SSDUDE

The Jenn-Air JS42SSDUDE never switches off, and its certified 752 kWh a year works out to about $138 on a U.S.-average electric bill — roughly $11.49 a month for an average continuous draw of 86 watts. Even among certified models it's on the thirsty end: 18% more electricity than the median side-by-side refrigerator, ranked 96 of 119. Where you live moves the bill from $99 a year in Nevada to $396 in Hawaii.

Uses 10% less energy than the U.S. federal minimum

Dimensions 83" H × 41.8" W

Estimated annual running cost · U.S. average rate 18.3¢/kWh

$138/yr

$7.70 · cheapest certified refrigerators$148 · priciest
Per month
$11.49
Per day
38¢
Certified use
752 kWh/yr
Configuration
Side-by-Side
Total capacity
25 cu ft
Defrost
Automatic
Ice maker
Yes
Through-door dispenser
Yes
42 kWh805 kWh
Where the Jenn-Air JS42SSDUDE (▮) sits among all 4,371 certified refrigerators, by annual kWh

What it costs in every state

Jenn-Air JS42SSDUDE: 752 kWh/yr × each state's average residential rate (EIA)
StateRate ¢/kWhThis model $/yrRelative cost
Alabama16.4¢$123
Alaska28.2¢$212
Arizona15.2¢$114
Arkansas14.1¢$106
California34.7¢$261
Colorado17.1¢$129
Connecticut24.3¢$183
Delaware19.3¢$145
District of Columbia24.4¢$183
Florida15.1¢$114
Georgia16.4¢$123
Hawaiipriciest52.7¢$396
Idaho14.4¢$108
Illinois19.9¢$150
Indiana17.5¢$132
Iowa15.9¢$120
Kansas15.7¢$118
Kentucky14.3¢$107
Louisiana13.5¢$101
Maine29.6¢$223
Maryland21.8¢$164
Massachusetts29.6¢$223
Michigan23.0¢$173
Minnesota17.5¢$132
Mississippi14.9¢$112
Missouri16.2¢$122
Montana15.1¢$114
Nebraska13.3¢$100
Nevadacheapest13.1¢$99
New Hampshire27.0¢$203
New Jersey24.9¢$188
New Mexico15.1¢$113
New York29.5¢$222
North Carolina14.7¢$111
North Dakota14.1¢$106
Ohio19.2¢$144
Oklahoma14.3¢$108
Oregon16.3¢$123
Pennsylvania21.7¢$163
Rhode Island29.2¢$220
South Carolina15.6¢$117
South Dakota15.4¢$116
Tennessee14.1¢$106
Texas15.9¢$120
Utah13.4¢$101
Vermont24.4¢$184
Virginia17.2¢$129
Washington14.9¢$112
West Virginia15.4¢$116
Wisconsin19.6¢$147
Wyoming15.2¢$115

Certified models closest in efficiency

side-by-side refrigerators within reach of 752 kWh/yr
ModelkWh/yr$/yr (US avg)
Jenn-Air JS42PPDUDE752$138
KitchenAid KBSD602ESS752$138
KitchenAid KBSD612ESS752$138
KitchenAid KSSC42QVS752$138
Jenn Air JBSS42E22753$138
Jenn Air JBSSNE42PL753$138

Run your own numbers

Your rate, your numbers

Per day
38¢
Per month
$11.49
Per year
$138

752 kWh/yr × 18.3¢/kWh = $138/yr

Prefilled with this model's certified 752 kWh/yr — adjust if your usage differs from the DOE test basis. The certified annual kWh comes from the DOE test procedure, which measures continuous 24/7 operation at standardized temperatures — refrigerators never get a day off.

Questions, answered with the data

How much electricity does the Jenn-Air JS42SSDUDE use?
ENERGY STAR certifies the Jenn-Air JS42SSDUDE at 752 kWh per year. The certified annual kWh comes from the DOE test procedure, which measures continuous 24/7 operation at standardized temperatures — refrigerators never get a day off.
How much does the Jenn-Air JS42SSDUDE cost to run per month?
About $11.49 a month at the U.S. average residential rate (18.3¢/kWh) — 38¢ a day, or $138 a year. Your state's rate moves this up or down; see the table above.
Is the Jenn-Air JS42SSDUDE energy efficient?
It uses 18% more electricity than the median certified side-by-side refrigerator, which puts it among the least efficient certified models.
What does the Jenn-Air JS42SSDUDE cost to run in the cheapest vs. priciest state?
At current residential rates it costs about $99 a year in Nevada (13.1¢/kWh) and $396 in Hawaii (52.7¢/kWh).
How many watts does the Jenn-Air JS42SSDUDE draw on average?
Spread over a year of continuous operation, 752 kWh works out to an average draw of about 86 watts — like leaving a 86-watt bulb on 24/7.

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