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Kenmore 7231#

Most Efficient (EPA)

18.1 cu ft top freezer. Uses 10% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #296 of 393 top-freezer fridges 18+ cu ft, by yearly cost.

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

$81 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$814 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$147 at 18.16¢/kWh10-yr extra 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$81 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (356 top freezer models)$67 at 18.16¢/kWh
Federal max for this class$89 at 18.16¢/kWh
Thirstiest certified top-freezer fridges$92 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

# refer to color

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2023-08-21. On the market since 2023-08-17. EPA record 2636158.

Energy and specs

TypeTop Freezer
Product class3I - Refrigerator-freezer - automatic defrost with op-mounted freezer with automatic icemaker without through-the-door ice
Total capacity18.1 cu ft
Adjusted volume21.3 cu ft
Height × width66.4 × 29.5 in
Counter depthNo
CompactNo
Built-inNo
Ice makerYes
Through-door dispenserNo
DefrostAutomatic
Connected (smart)No
Annual energy use448 kWh
Federal max for its class490 kWh
MarketsUnited States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 2636158. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".

Similar models from other brands

Rule: certified top-freezer fridges within 2 cu ft of this one (16.1 to 20.1 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

BrandModelSizeEnergyCost
SamsungRT18DG6300**17.5 cu ft333 kWh$60 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
SamsungRT18DG6500**17.5 cu ft343 kWh$62 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
SamsungRT70F18LR**17.5 cu ft343 kWh$62 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
LGLT18S1100*17.5 cu ft344 kWh$62 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
LGLT18S2100*17.5 cu ft344 kWh$62 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
FrigidaireFRTE1622AB17.0 cu ft347 kWh$63 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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