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Kenmore 263.7547962#

15.1 cu ft bottom freezer. Uses 10% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #197 of 499 bottom-freezer fridges under 18 cu ft, by yearly cost.

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

$78 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$779 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$74 at 18.16¢/kWh10-yr savings vs. similar size

Recall check

CPSC recalls that mention Kenmore refrigerators, fridges and freezers (checked Oct 24, 2026). Check whether your model number is listed in the notice:

• CPSC, LG Electronics and Sears, Roebuck and Co. Announce Recall to Repair Refrigerators (2005-06-29)

• CPSC, Maytag Corporation Announce Recall of Kenmore Elite-Brand TRIO Model Refrigerators (2003-04-07)

• CPSC And Amana Work To Fix Refrigerator Shock Hazard (1994-11-03)

Where it's sold

Kenmore fridges: Retailers (Kenmore Where to Buy) · Amazon (Kenmore store) · Lowe's

Confirmed from Kenmore's own where-to-buy or retailer pages and retailer brand pages. Checked Oct 24, 2026. Not every seller stocks every model, so check the model number with the seller.

Rebates

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Your electric rate18.16¢per kWh. Find it on your bill. Default is the U.S. average.

Yearly cost, side by side

This model$78 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (176 bottom freezer models)$85 at 18.16¢/kWh
Federal max for this class$87 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.

Also sold as

The EPA record lists no additional model numbers.

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2026-02-20. On the market since 2026-02-13. EPA record 4572686.

Energy and specs

TypeBottom Freezer
Product class5 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker
Total capacity15.1 cu ft
Adjusted volume18.1 cu ft
Height × width67 × 27 in
Counter depthNo
CompactNo
Built-inNo
Ice makerNo
Through-door dispenserNo
DefrostAutomatic
Connected (smart)No
RefrigerantR-600a (GWP:3 | Lower GWP)
Annual energy use429 kWh
Federal max for its class477 kWh
MarketsUnited States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 4572686. 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 (13.1 to 17.1 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

BrandModelSizeEnergyCost
MieleKFN 4776 ED edt/cs15.0 cu ft305 kWh$55 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
LiebherrC762015.0 cu ft305 kWh$55 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
BekoBFBF2815SS14.0 cu ft327 kWh$59 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
BlombergBRFB1532SS14.0 cu ft327 kWh$59 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
SummitFFBF283SS14.0 cu ft327 kWh$59 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
LiebherrSC775116.9 cu ft354 kWh$64 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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