Data through June 2026
Running cost · Refrigerators · ENERGY STAR certified
Kenmore 405.7562#42
The Kenmore 405.7562#42 never switches off, and its certified 743 kWh a year works out to about $136 on a U.S.-average electric bill — roughly $11.36 a month for an average continuous draw of 85 watts. It sits near the bottom of the certified table — using 32% more than the median bottom-freezer refrigerator (rank 1394 of 1478) — so the state you live in matters more than usual. The same unit costs $97 a year in Nevada but $392 in Hawaii — electricity rates, not the appliance, make the difference. This entry covers 3 certified retail variants (finish and SKU differences) that share identical energy figures.
Uses 10% less energy than the U.S. federal minimum
Dimensions 69.9" H × 35.8" W
Estimated annual running cost · U.S. average rate 18.3¢/kWh
$136/yr
- Per month
- $11.36
- Per day
- 37¢
- Certified use
- 743 kWh/yr
- Configuration
- Bottom Freezer
- Total capacity
- 28.9 cu ft
- Defrost
- Automatic
- Ice maker
- Yes
- Through-door dispenser
- Yes
What it costs in every state
| State | Rate ¢/kWh | This model $/yr | Relative cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16.4¢ | $122 | |
| Alaska | 28.2¢ | $210 | |
| Arizona | 15.2¢ | $113 | |
| Arkansas | 14.1¢ | $105 | |
| California | 34.7¢ | $258 | |
| Colorado | 17.1¢ | $127 | |
| Connecticut | 24.3¢ | $181 | |
| Delaware | 19.3¢ | $143 | |
| District of Columbia | 24.4¢ | $181 | |
| Florida | 15.1¢ | $112 | |
| Georgia | 16.4¢ | $122 | |
| Hawaiipriciest | 52.7¢ | $392 | |
| Idaho | 14.4¢ | $107 | |
| Illinois | 19.9¢ | $148 | |
| Indiana | 17.5¢ | $130 | |
| Iowa | 15.9¢ | $118 | |
| Kansas | 15.7¢ | $117 | |
| Kentucky | 14.3¢ | $106 | |
| Louisiana | 13.5¢ | $100 | |
| Maine | 29.6¢ | $220 | |
| Maryland | 21.8¢ | $162 | |
| Massachusetts | 29.6¢ | $220 | |
| Michigan | 23.0¢ | $171 | |
| Minnesota | 17.5¢ | $130 | |
| Mississippi | 14.9¢ | $111 | |
| Missouri | 16.2¢ | $121 | |
| Montana | 15.1¢ | $112 | |
| Nebraska | 13.3¢ | $98 | |
| Nevadacheapest | 13.1¢ | $97 | |
| New Hampshire | 27.0¢ | $201 | |
| New Jersey | 24.9¢ | $185 | |
| New Mexico | 15.1¢ | $112 | |
| New York | 29.5¢ | $219 | |
| North Carolina | 14.7¢ | $110 | |
| North Dakota | 14.1¢ | $105 | |
| Ohio | 19.2¢ | $143 | |
| Oklahoma | 14.3¢ | $106 | |
| Oregon | 16.3¢ | $121 | |
| Pennsylvania | 21.7¢ | $161 | |
| Rhode Island | 29.2¢ | $217 | |
| South Carolina | 15.6¢ | $116 | |
| South Dakota | 15.4¢ | $114 | |
| Tennessee | 14.1¢ | $105 | |
| Texas | 15.9¢ | $118 | |
| Utah | 13.4¢ | $99 | |
| Vermont | 24.4¢ | $182 | |
| Virginia | 17.2¢ | $128 | |
| Washington | 14.9¢ | $111 | |
| West Virginia | 15.4¢ | $115 | |
| Wisconsin | 19.6¢ | $145 | |
| Wyoming | 15.2¢ | $113 |
Certified models closest in efficiency
| Model | kWh/yr | $/yr (US avg) |
|---|---|---|
| Kenmore 405.75625421 | 743 | $136 |
| Kenmore 46-75625 | 743 | $136 |
| KUCHT KR900X | 743 | $136 |
| Midea MDRF1100FGF04PRG | 743 | $136 |
| Midea MRF29D9 | 743 | $136 |
| Sharp SJF2955KS | 743 | $136 |
Run your own numbers
Your rate, your numbers
- Per day
- 37¢
- Per month
- $11.36
- Per year
- $136
743 kWh/yr × 18.3¢/kWh = $136/yr
Prefilled with this model's certified 743 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.
Certified variants covered by this entry
405.7562#42# · 405.7562#42# · 405.7562#42#
Questions, answered with the data
- How much electricity does the Kenmore 405.7562#42 use?
- ENERGY STAR certifies the Kenmore 405.7562#42 at 743 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 Kenmore 405.7562#42 cost to run per month?
- About $11.36 a month at the U.S. average residential rate (18.3¢/kWh) — 37¢ a day, or $136 a year. Your state's rate moves this up or down; see the table above.
- Is the Kenmore 405.7562#42 energy efficient?
- It uses 32% more electricity than the median certified bottom-freezer refrigerator, which puts it among the least efficient certified models.
- What does the Kenmore 405.7562#42 cost to run in the cheapest vs. priciest state?
- At current residential rates it costs about $97 a year in Nevada (13.1¢/kWh) and $392 in Hawaii (52.7¢/kWh).
- How many watts does the Kenmore 405.7562#42 draw on average?
- Spread over a year of continuous operation, 743 kWh works out to an average draw of about 85 watts — like leaving a 85-watt bulb on 24/7.
- Does this figure cover other model numbers?
- Yes — 3 certified retail variants (color, finish, and store-specific SKUs) share this exact energy certification. They're listed under "Certified variants" on this page.