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Refrigerator Energy Cost Calculator | Energy Star kWh Cost for Samsung, LG, Whirlpool & GE

Calculate refrigerator electricity cost by annual kWh, Energy Star label, and utility rate. Compare Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, GE, Frigidaire, old fridge replacement savings, monthly running cost, and annual refrigerator energy use.

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Refrigerator Energy Cost Calculator

Enter the annual kWh from your fridge's Energy Star label to see daily, monthly, and yearly operating cost.

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Found on the yellow Energy Star label or specs sheet.
US average is about $0.12–0.15/kWh.
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What affects refrigerator energy use

Age matters most

Units over 10–15 years can use 2–3× more energy than modern equivalents. Replacing pays off in 3–5 years.

Size & type

A 20–22 cu. ft. top-freezer uses 400–500 kWh/yr. French-door and side-by-side models use more.

Find your kWh

Open the Energy Star yellow label on the fridge door. Annual kWh is listed under "Estimated Yearly Energy Use."