Data through April 2026
Leaderboards · computed from certified data
Running-cost rankings
Every list below is computed directly from the current ENERGY STAR certification data and EIA rates — no editorial picks, no sponsorships.
By model
- The Most Efficient Full-Size RefrigeratorsCertified full-size refrigerators (top-freezer, bottom-freezer, side-by-side) ranked by lowest annual electricity use.
- The Cheapest Mini Fridges to RunCertified compact refrigerators ranked by lowest annual electricity use.
- The Most Expensive Refrigerators to RunThe certified refrigerators with the highest annual electricity use — even ENERGY STAR models span a wide range.
- The Cheapest TVs to RunCertified televisions ranked by lowest annual energy consumption.
- The Most Efficient Electric Clothes DryersCertified electric dryers ranked by lowest annual energy use — heat-pump models dominate.
- The Most Efficient Clothes WashersCertified clothes washers ranked by lowest annual energy use.
- The Cheapest Dishwashers to RunCertified dishwashers ranked by lowest annual energy use.
- The Cheapest Room Air Conditioners to RunCertified room ACs ranked by lowest annual energy use on the standard 750-hour season.
- The Most Efficient Electric Water HeatersCertified electric water heaters ranked by lowest annual electricity use — heat-pump units lead by a wide margin.
- The Most Efficient DehumidifiersCertified dehumidifiers ranked by lowest annual energy consumption.