Data through April 2026
Refrigerators · 12 certified models
VIKING
VIKING: 12 ENERGY STAR certified models in this data, running $37 to $135 a year at the U.S. average electricity rate — a median of $44, versus $65 across every certified refrigerators.
All certified models
| # | Model | kWh/yr | $/yr (US avg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VIKING VDUO5241DSSmost efficient | 199 | $37 |
| 2 | VIKING VBUI5151GSS | 209 | $39 |
| 3 | VIKING VWUI5151GSS | 209 | $39 |
| 4 | VIKING VDUI5241DSS | 217 | $41 |
| 5 | VIKING VRUO5241DLSS | 219 | $41 |
| 6 | VIKING VRUO5241DRSS | 219 | $41 |
| 7 | VIKING VBUI5241GSS | 251 | $47 |
| 8 | VIKING VRUI5241GSS | 251 | $47 |
| 9 | VIKING FDSB5423 | 706 | $133 |
| 10 | VIKING VCSB5423 | 706 | $133 |
| 11 | VIKING FDSB5483 | 715 | $135 |
| 12 | VIKING VCSB5483 | 715 | $135 |
Other brand facets
Questions, answered with the data
- How much does it cost to run VIKING refrigerators?
- Among 12 certified models in this data, VIKING refrigerators cost $37 to $135 a year to run at the U.S. average electricity rate (18.8¢/kWh) — a median of $44.
- Do VIKING refrigerators cost more or less than the average refrigerator?
- The median model here runs $44 a year, 32% less than the $65 median across all certified refrigerators.
- What's the cheapest model among VIKING refrigerators?
- The VIKING VDUO5241DSS costs about $37 a year at the U.S. average rate (199 kWh/yr) — the lowest certified figure in this group.
- What does the certified annual-kWh figure assume for refrigerators?
- 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.