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IKEA VÄLGRUNDAD

18.7 cu ft bottom freezer. Uses 11% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #49 of 432 bottom-freezer fridges 18–22 cu ft, by yearly cost.

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators dataset, data.energystar.gov. Refreshed Oct 24, 2026.

$85 at 18.16¢/kWhyearly running cost
$846 at 18.16¢/kWh10-year running cost
$131 at 18.16¢/kWh10-yr savings vs. the median similar-size model

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No CPSC recall found for this brand's fridges as of Oct 24, 2026

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Your electric rate18.16¢per kWh. State averages are EIA residential prices for August 2026 (source). Your bill is best.

Yearly cost, side by side

This model$85 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (505 bottom freezer models)$98 at 18.16¢/kWh
Federal max for this class$95 at 18.16¢/kWh
Thirstiest certified bottom-freezer fridges$145 at 18.16¢/kWh
Good to know
Fridges run all day, so the EPA test figure is close to real use. A warm kitchen, frequent door opening and an ice maker can push it higher.

Total cost context

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The EPA record lists no additional model numbers.

Certification history

Latest ENERGY STAR certification 2020-06-03. Earliest known certification 2020-06-03. EPA record 2365358.

Energy and specs

TypeBottom Freezer
Product class5 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker
Total capacity18.7 cu ft
Adjusted volume23.0 cu ft
Height × width66.4 × 29.5 in
Counter depthNo
CompactNo
Built-inNo
Ice makerNo
Through-door dispenserNo
DefrostAutomatic
Connected (smart)No
Annual energy use466 kWh
Federal max for its class521 kWh
MarketsUnited States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 2365358. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".

Similar models from other brands

Rule: certified bottom-freezer fridges within 2 cu ft of this one (16.7 to 20.7 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

BrandModelSizeEnergyCost
LiebherrSC775116.9 cu ft354 kWh$64 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Fisher & PaykelRF178WRNX118.2 cu ft372 kWh$68 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Fisher & PaykelRF178ANX118.0 cu ft412 kWh$75 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
SummitFFBF151W19.1 cu ft429 kWh$78 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
SummitFFBF152PL19.1 cu ft429 kWh$78 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
SummitFFBF153B19.1 cu ft429 kWh$78 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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