Data through April 2026
Cost to run · South Carolina · 17.1¢/kWh residential average
How much does it cost to run a refrigerator in South Carolina?
$59/yr · median certified model
South Carolina's residential rate of 17.1¢/kWh tracks the national average (18.8¢) closely, so national cost figures translate almost directly: a median certified refrigerator runs about $59 a year here.
In the national ranking, South Carolina lands at 29 of 51 for what a refrigerator costs to run. At local rates, certified models span $7.17 (Fisher & Paykel RS2435V2) to $137 (Jenn-Air JS48PPDUDE) per year — $130 of annual headroom that depends entirely on which unit you buy. For reference, the national extremes are North Dakota (12.3¢/kWh) and Hawaii (46.6¢/kWh); the same median refrigerator would cost $43 and $161 a year there.
The cheapest refrigerators to run at South Carolina rates
| # | Model | kWh/yr | $/yr in SC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fisher & Paykel RS2435V2 | 42 | $7.17 |
| 2 | Fisher & Paykel RS2435V2*T | 52 | $8.87 |
| 3 | Zephyr PRRFD24C2AP | 69 | $12 |
| 4 | Zephyr PRRFD24C2AS | 69 | $12 |
| 5 | Zephyr PRRFD24C2AS-OD | 69 | $12 |
| 6 | SMEG Spa CVIU121 | 88 | $15 |
| 7 | Dacor DRW24G7500 | 95 | $16 |
| 8 | Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet UKS15W*1-5 | 99 | $17 |
| 9 | Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet UKS24W*1-5 | 99 | $17 |
| 10 | Perlick URA24W*1-5 | 99 | $17 |
Price any model at South Carolina rates
Your rate, your numbers
- Per day
- 16¢
- Per month
- $4.90
- Per year
- $59
345 kWh/yr × 17.1¢/kWh = $59/yr
Prefilled with the median certified refrigerator (345 kWh/yr). Every model page on this site carries its exact certified figure.
Questions, answered with the data
- How much does it cost to run a refrigerator in South Carolina?
- About $59 a year for the median ENERGY STAR certified refrigerator, at South Carolina's average residential rate of 17.1¢/kWh — that's $4.90 a month.
- Is electricity expensive in South Carolina?
- South Carolina's residential average of 17.1¢/kWh is 9% below the U.S. average of 18.8¢/kWh, ranking 29 of 51 jurisdictions (1 = cheapest).
- What's the cheapest refrigerator to run in South Carolina?
- Among currently certified models, the Fisher & Paykel RS2435V2 costs the least at about $7.17 a year at South Carolina rates (42 kWh/yr).
- How does South Carolina compare with other states?
- The same median refrigerator costs $43 a year in North Dakota (the cheapest state) and $161 in Hawaii (the priciest). South Carolina sits at $59.
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Rate source: US EIA, average residential price of electricity, see methodology.