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Viking FDSB5483*****

29.1 cu ft side-by-side. Uses 13% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #18 of 30 side-by-side fridges 26+ cu ft, by yearly cost.

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

$130 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$1,298 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$28 at 18.16¢/kWh10-yr savings vs. similar size

Recall check

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

• Viking Recalls Built-In Side-by-Side Refrigerator Freezers with In-Door Dispensers Due to Fire Hazard (2013-11-19)

• Viking Range Expands Recall of Built-In Refrigerators with Bottom Freezers Due to Injury Hazard; Doors Can Detach (2013-07-25)

• Viking Range Corporation Recalls Built-In Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Doors Can Detach (2009-06-16)

Rebates

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Yearly cost, side by side

This model$130 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (22 side-by-side models)$133 at 18.16¢/kWh
Federal max for this class$147 at 18.16¢/kWh
Thirstiest certified side-by-side fridges$146 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.

An asterisk in the model number stands for color or trim codes, so those finishes share these figures.

UPC: 800284049999; 800284049999

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2015-02-02. On the market since 2015-02-02. EPA record 2232264.

Energy and specs

TypeSide-by-Side
Product class4I-BI - Built-In Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with side-mounted freezer with an automatic icemaker without through-the-door ice service
Total capacity29.1 cu ft
Adjusted volume36.3 cu ft
Height × width84 × 48 in
Counter depthYes
CompactNo
Built-inYes
Ice makerYes
Through-door dispenserNo
DefrostAutomatic
Connected (smart)No
Annual energy use715 kWh
Federal max for its class812 kWh
MarketsUnited States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 2232264. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".

Similar models from other brands

Rule: certified side-by-side fridges within 2 cu ft of this one (27.1 to 31.1 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

BrandModelSizeEnergyCost
SamsungRS27T5202**27.4 cu ft546 kWh$99 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
SamsungRS27T5201**27.4 cu ft640 kWh$116 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
SamsungRS28CB7600**28.0 cu ft656 kWh$119 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
GEGSE28NGY****27.9 cu ft668 kWh$121 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
GEGSE28NYY****27.9 cu ft668 kWh$121 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
KitchenAidKRSF336R****28.7 cu ft684 kWh$124 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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