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Data through June 2026

Refrigerators · 12 certified models

VIKING

VIKING: 12 ENERGY STAR certified models in this data, running $36 to $131 a year at the U.S. average electricity rate — a median of $43, versus $63 across every certified refrigerators.

All certified models

VIKING, ranked by certified annual kWh
#ModelkWh/yr$/yr (US avg)
1VIKING VDUO5241DSSmost efficient199$36
2VIKING VBUI5151GSS209$38
3VIKING VWUI5151GSS209$38
4VIKING VDUI5241DSS217$40
5VIKING VRUO5241DLSS219$40
6VIKING VRUO5241DRSS219$40
7VIKING VBUI5241GSS251$46
8VIKING VRUI5241GSS251$46
9VIKING FDSB5423706$129
10VIKING VCSB5423706$129
11VIKING FDSB5483715$131
12VIKING VCSB5483715$131

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Questions, answered with the data

How much does it cost to run VIKING refrigerators?
Among 12 certified models in this data, VIKING refrigerators cost $36 to $131 a year to run at the U.S. average electricity rate (18.3¢/kWh) — a median of $43.
Do VIKING refrigerators cost more or less than the average refrigerator?
The median model here runs $43 a year, 32% less than the $63 median across all certified refrigerators.
What's the cheapest model among VIKING refrigerators?
The VIKING VDUO5241DSS costs about $36 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.

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