Model
Gaggenau RVB477790
Rank #804 means 803 of the 1,000 refrigerator models we track cost less to run each year; the 42nd efficiency percentile means it uses less energy for its size than 42% of those models.
What does the Gaggenau RVB477790 cost to run per year?
At $104 a year to run, the Gaggenau RVB477790 is among the more expensive refrigerator models we track to run, ranking #804 of 1,000. It uses 11% less energy than the U.S. federal standard model in its class, which would cost about $114/yr to run, a saving of roughly $10 a year. Its 42th size-adjusted efficiency percentile is unremarkable, close to what a typical model in the class scores. At 16.5 cu ft, it is a mid-size refrigerator for the class, which runs 1.2 to 31.7 cu ft; size and efficiency are the two levers behind the figure above, and this dataset does not carry a separate efficiency-factor column for this class.
Immediately around it on the leaderboard, the Forno FFRBI1844-36** at $104/yr runs a little cheaper and the Miele KFMC 3836 L at $104/yr runs a little more, a sense of how tightly models are packed at this point in the ranking. A refrigerator typically stays in service for somewhere around 12 years; over that span, the Gaggenau RVB477790's $104/yr adds up to roughly $1248 in electricity alone, before purchase price or repairs.
Also sold as: Miele KFMC 3836 L.
By the numbers
The Gaggenau RVB477790 normalized against its whole class, so each figure means something.
What it costs you over time
Running cost is an every-year number, so it compounds. At $104/yr, here is what the Gaggenau RVB477790 adds up to before purchase price, water, or repairs enter the math.
Left running for a decade at today's US average rate, the Gaggenau RVB477790 costs about $1040. That is roughly $100 less than a standard model in its class, which would run closer to $1140 over the same ten years.
How the Gaggenau RVB477790 compares
The refrigerator class we track runs from $8 to $149 a year. At $104/yr, it runs about $40 a year above the class median of $64, and it is about $96 a year more than the cheapest refrigerator to run at $8. Against the US federal standard model for its class at about $114/yr, the Gaggenau RVB477790 uses 11% less energy.
What drives its running cost
At 16.5 cu ft, the Gaggenau RVB477790 is a mid-size refrigerator for its class, which spans 1.2 to 31.7 cu ft with a median of 12.6 cu ft, neither the size advantage of a small unit nor the size penalty of a large one applies here, so its running cost is a fairer test of efficiency alone.
- Interior volume. Cubic feet of interior volume is the first thing that scales a fridge's running cost up or down, before compressor quality even enters the picture.
- Counter depth vs standard depth. Counter-depth models sit flush with cabinets but usually hold less interior volume than a standard-depth model of the same width, which can nudge the per-cubic-foot running cost either way.
- Compressor technology. Newer variable-speed (inverter) compressors modulate output instead of cycling fully on and off, which tends to use less energy for the same cooling job than an older fixed-speed compressor.
- Placement and ventilation. A fridge pushed tight against a wall or cabinet, or standing next to an oven or in direct sun, works harder to shed the heat its compressor produces, which can push real-world cost above the published figure.
Common questions
Is the Gaggenau RVB477790 cheap to run?
Not especially. At $104 a year it ranks #804 of 1,000 refrigerator models we track, in the pricier part of its class to run, though its size and features may still justify that for your needs.
How much does the Gaggenau RVB477790 cost per month?
Roughly $8.66/mo, spreading the $104/yr estimate evenly across twelve months at $0.1856/kWh. Actual monthly bills swing with your rate and usage pattern.
How is this running-cost figure calculated?
We take the model's published annual energy use of 560 kWh from ENERGY STAR and multiply it by the US average residential electricity rate of $0.1856/kWh, giving about $104 a year. It is an electricity-only estimate and does not include purchase price, water, or installation.
How efficient is the Gaggenau RVB477790 for its size?
42nd percentile once size is factored in. That means its size-adjusted efficiency is not the main reason for the running-cost figure above; its capacity plays a large role too.
Cheaper to run in the same class
| Rank | Model | Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 803 | Forno FFRBI1844-36**20 cu ft | $104 |
| 802 | Miele KFNF 9955 iDE18.9 cu ft | $103 |
| 801 | Whirlpool WRB329DMB*18.6 cu ft | $103 |
| 800 | Maytag MBF1953DE*18.6 cu ft | $103 |
| 799 | Beko BFFD3634ESS21.8 cu ft | $103 |
Source
ES_31649_RVB477790_052420241417140_7617456View certified refrigerator listingsENERGY STAR data as of July 2026Gaggenau and RVB477790 are used here for identification only and are not endorsements. Figures are computed by WattWise Labs from public ENERGY STAR data, not measured in our own lab.