Refrigerators / Freezers – Energy Consumption Comparison-Refrigerator/Freezer – Side by Side – Automatic Defrost (SS-A) Jenn-Air

What do the energy consumption numbers on this table mean?

Energy consumption for these appliances is measured in kilowatt-hours (kWhs).  The more energy an appliance consumes, the more it will cost to operate. One kilowatt-hour (kWh) is the amount of electrical energy supplied by one kilowatt over a one-hour period. It is the basic unit of measurement for electrical energy. Electricity bills are based in part on the number of kilowatt-hours a customer uses during a billing period.

To obtain an estimated operating cost for a particular model, click on the “Cost per kWh” cell next to the model and choose an electricity cost figure which reflects the amount you pay for electricity.  The average price people in the U.S. pay for electricity is about 12 cents per kilowatt-hour (2012 data) . (Context: A typical U.S. household uses about 908 kWh a month of electricity.)

Important Note about Operating Costs: Your actual operating cost will vary depending on your utility rates and your use of the product.

Refrigerators / Freezers – Energy Consumption – August 2011 Data
Refrigerators / Freezers Type Refrigerators / Freezers Brand Name Refrigerators / Freezers Model Number Total Cubic Feet Annual Energy Consumption in Kilowatt Hours (KWH) Through the Door Ice Access?
Refrigerator/Freezer – Side by Side – Automatic Defrost (SS-A) Jenn-Air JCB2285KE* 21.47 542 No
Refrigerator/Freezer – Side by Side – Automatic Defrost (SS-A) Jenn-Air JCB2287KE* 21.47 542 No
Refrigerator/Freezer – Side by Side – Automatic Defrost (SS-A) Jenn-Air JCB2582WT*0* 23.78 521 No
Refrigerator/Freezer – Side by Side – Automatic Defrost (SS-A) Jenn-Air JCB2585WE*0* 23.78 521 No
Refrigerator/Freezer – Side by Side – Automatic Defrost (SS-A) Jenn-Air JCB2587WE*0* 23.78 521 No
Refrigerator/Freezer – Side by Side – Automatic Defrost (SS-A) Jenn-Air JCB2588WE*0* 23.78 521 No
Refrigerator/Freezer – Side by Side – Automatic Defrost (SS-A) Jenn-Air JCD2290HE* 21.57 537 Yes
Refrigerator/Freezer – Side by Side – Automatic Defrost (SS-A) Jenn-Air JCD2292KT* 21.57 572 Yes
Refrigerator/Freezer – Side by Side – Automatic Defrost (SS-A) Jenn-Air JCD2295KE* 21.57 572 Yes
Refrigerator/Freezer – Side by Side – Automatic Defrost (SS-A) Jenn-Air JCD2297KE* 21.57 572 Yes
Refrigerator/Freezer – Side by Side – Automatic Defrost (SS-A) Jenn-Air JCD2395WE*0* 23.08 557 Yes
Refrigerator/Freezer – Side by Side – Automatic Defrost (SS-A) Jenn-Air JCD2591WE*0* 24.52 571 Yes
Refrigerator/Freezer – Side by Side – Automatic Defrost (SS-A) Jenn-Air JCD2595WE*0* 24.52 571 Yes
Refrigerator/Freezer – Side by Side – Automatic Defrost (SS-A) Jenn-Air JS42CXDBDB0* 25.28 612 Yes
Refrigerator/Freezer – Side by Side – Automatic Defrost (SS-A) Jenn-Air JS42CXDUDB0* 25.28 612 Yes
Refrigerator/Freezer – Side by Side – Automatic Defrost (SS-A) Jenn-Air JS42PPDUDB0* 25.28 612 Yes
Refrigerator/Freezer – Side by Side – Automatic Defrost (SS-A) Jenn-Air JS42SEDUDB0* 25.28 612 Yes
Refrigerator/Freezer – Side by Side – Automatic Defrost (SS-A) Jenn-Air JS42SEDUDW0* 25.28 612 Yes
Refrigerator/Freezer – Side by Side – Automatic Defrost (SS-A) Jenn-Air JS48CXDBDB0* 29.74 659 Yes
Refrigerator/Freezer – Side by Side – Automatic Defrost (SS-A) Jenn-Air JS48CXDUDB0* 29.74 659 Yes
Refrigerator/Freezer – Side by Side – Automatic Defrost (SS-A) Jenn-Air JS48PPDUDB0* 29.74 659 Yes
Refrigerator/Freezer – Side by Side – Automatic Defrost (SS-A) Jenn-Air JS48SEDUDB0* 29.74 659 Yes
Refrigerator/Freezer – Side by Side – Automatic Defrost (SS-A) Jenn-Air JS48SEDUDW0* 29.74 659 Yes
Refrigerator/Freezer – Side by Side – Automatic Defrost (SS-A) Jenn-Air JSC23W8EX*0* 22.80 518 No
Refrigerator/Freezer – Side by Side – Automatic Defrost (SS-A) Jenn-Air JSD2695KE* 25.60 580 Yes
Refrigerator/Freezer – Side by Side – Automatic Defrost (SS-A) Jenn-Air JSD2695KG* 25.60 580 Yes
Refrigerator/Freezer – Side by Side – Automatic Defrost (SS-A) Jenn-Air JSD2697KE* 25.60 580 Yes
Refrigerator/Freezer – Side by Side – Automatic Defrost (SS-A) Jenn-Air JSO23C8EX*0* 22.80 518 No