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Running cost · Refrigerators · ENERGY STAR certified

XO XOU24BCFOR

Running around the clock, the XO XOU24BCFOR uses a certified 278 kWh per year — about $51 at the U.S. average rate, or $4.25 a month, the equivalent of a steady 32-watt draw. That's close to the middle of the certified pack — about 13% above the median compact refrigerator, ranked 1216 of 1645. The same unit costs $36 a year in Nevada but $147 in Hawaii — electricity rates, not the appliance, make the difference.

Uses 11% less energy than the U.S. federal minimum

Dimensions 34.1" H × 23.8" W

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

$51/yr

$7.70 · cheapest certified refrigerators$148 · priciest
Per month
$4.25
Per day
14¢
Certified use
278 kWh/yr
Configuration
Compact Refrigerator
Total capacity
5.7 cu ft
Defrost
Automatic
Ice maker
No
Through-door dispenser
No
42 kWh805 kWh
Where the XO XOU24BCFOR (▮) sits among all 4,371 certified refrigerators, by annual kWh

What it costs in every state

XO XOU24BCFOR: 278 kWh/yr × each state's average residential rate (EIA)
StateRate ¢/kWhThis model $/yrRelative cost
Alabama16.4¢$46
Alaska28.2¢$78
Arizona15.2¢$42
Arkansas14.1¢$39
California34.7¢$97
Colorado17.1¢$48
Connecticut24.3¢$68
Delaware19.3¢$54
District of Columbia24.4¢$68
Florida15.1¢$42
Georgia16.4¢$45
Hawaiipriciest52.7¢$147
Idaho14.4¢$40
Illinois19.9¢$55
Indiana17.5¢$49
Iowa15.9¢$44
Kansas15.7¢$44
Kentucky14.3¢$40
Louisiana13.5¢$38
Maine29.6¢$82
Maryland21.8¢$61
Massachusetts29.6¢$82
Michigan23.0¢$64
Minnesota17.5¢$49
Mississippi14.9¢$41
Missouri16.2¢$45
Montana15.1¢$42
Nebraska13.3¢$37
Nevadacheapest13.1¢$36
New Hampshire27.0¢$75
New Jersey24.9¢$69
New Mexico15.1¢$42
New York29.5¢$82
North Carolina14.7¢$41
North Dakota14.1¢$39
Ohio19.2¢$53
Oklahoma14.3¢$40
Oregon16.3¢$45
Pennsylvania21.7¢$60
Rhode Island29.2¢$81
South Carolina15.6¢$43
South Dakota15.4¢$43
Tennessee14.1¢$39
Texas15.9¢$44
Utah13.4¢$37
Vermont24.4¢$68
Virginia17.2¢$48
Washington14.9¢$41
West Virginia15.4¢$43
Wisconsin19.6¢$54
Wyoming15.2¢$42

Certified models closest in efficiency

compact refrigerators within reach of 278 kWh/yr
ModelkWh/yr$/yr (US avg)
BLAZE BLZ-SSRF-DBDR5.1278$51
FINLUX 130 TTR1143WH278$51
KOOLMORE KM-OKS-OFRC-58SS278$51
Landmark L3024UI2DPR278$51
Landmark L3024UI2DSS278$51
XO XOU24BCFOL278$51

Run your own numbers

Your rate, your numbers

Per day
14¢
Per month
$4.25
Per year
$51

278 kWh/yr × 18.3¢/kWh = $51/yr

Prefilled with this model's certified 278 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

XOU24BCFOR · XOU24BCFOR

Questions, answered with the data

How much electricity does the XO XOU24BCFOR use?
ENERGY STAR certifies the XO XOU24BCFOR at 278 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 XO XOU24BCFOR cost to run per month?
About $4.25 a month at the U.S. average residential rate (18.3¢/kWh) — 14¢ a day, or $51 a year. Your state's rate moves this up or down; see the table above.
Is the XO XOU24BCFOR energy efficient?
It uses 13% more electricity than the median certified compact refrigerator.
What does the XO XOU24BCFOR cost to run in the cheapest vs. priciest state?
At current residential rates it costs about $36 a year in Nevada (13.1¢/kWh) and $147 in Hawaii (52.7¢/kWh).
How many watts does the XO XOU24BCFOR draw on average?
Spread over a year of continuous operation, 278 kWh works out to an average draw of about 32 watts — like leaving a 32-watt bulb on 24/7.
Does this figure cover other model numbers?
Yes — 2 certified retail variants (color, finish, and store-specific SKUs) share this exact energy certification. They're listed under "Certified variants" on this page.

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