Appliance Energy Cost Index Model-level energy use and running cost, from ENERGY STAR certified product data

ARM31T5A** Refrigerators · Arctic King

ARM31T5A** (Arctic King, ENERGY STAR Certified) uses 270 kWh per year, an estimated $45.90/yr to run, ranking 36th cheapest of 80 sampled refrigerators, 13% below the $52.70/yr median of the 80 sampled models.

Certification: ENERGY STAR Certified

Est. annual energy cost
$45.90/yr
Cheaper than all but 44% of sampled models in this category
Annual energy use: 270 kWh
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Where this model sits (computed from source data)

Figures above are computed at build time from the sampled source records - no external estimates are used.
Cost rank in category36th of 80
Cost percentilebottom 44%
Vs category median13% below ($52.70/yr)
Rank within same status36th of 74 (Median $52.70/yr)
Rank within similar capacity17th of 20 · capacity total volume ft3 2.48~3.72 (Median $39.10/yr)
Category low to high$16.15/yr ~ $132.94/yr

Certified specifications (as reported)

Specifications exactly as reported in the certified dataset.
SpecValue
typeCompact Refrigerator
product class12 - Compact Refrigerator-Freezer - partial automatic defrost
defrost typeAutomatic
compactYes
built inNo
thru the door dispenserNo
ice makerNo
standard or counter depthNo
height in33
width in18.5
capacity total volume ft33.1
adjusted volume ft33.8
annual energy use kwh yr270
us federal standard kwh yr358
percent less energy use than us federal standard25
refrigerant typeR-600a

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run the Arctic King ARM31T5A** per year?

The Arctic King ARM31T5A** is certified at 270 kWh per year, which works out to about $45.90/yr at the flat rate assumed on this site. Certified figures come from standardized test procedures, so your actual bill varies with usage and your local electricity rate.

Is the Arctic King ARM31T5A** efficient compared with other refrigerators?

Among the 80 refrigerators compared on this site, the Arctic King ARM31T5A** ranks 36th cheapest to run and sits in the bottom 44% of the cost range. That is 13% below the category median of $52.70/yr. The cheapest sampled model runs at $16.15/yr and the most expensive at $132.94/yr.

What ENERGY STAR status does the Arctic King ARM31T5A** hold?

The Arctic King ARM31T5A** is listed as ENERGY STAR Certified. Among the 74 sampled refrigerators with that status the median running cost is $52.70/yr, and the Arctic King ARM31T5A** ranks 36th cheapest within that group. Certification status reflects efficiency relative to product class, not absolute energy use.

How does the Arctic King ARM31T5A** compare with similarly sized models?

Using the certified capacity total volume ft3 value of 3.1, 20 sampled models fall within +/-20% (2.48 to 3.72), and the Arctic King ARM31T5A** ranks 17th cheapest among them. The median for that size band is $39.10/yr. Comparing within a size band is more meaningful than comparing certification labels.

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