How much does it cost to run 50%+ more efficient refrigerators?

Among 25 certified models in this data, 50%+ more efficient refrigerators cost $7.70 to $37 a year to run at the U.S. average electricity rate (18.3¢/kWh) — a median of $22.

Do 50%+ more efficient refrigerators cost more or less than the average refrigerator?

The median model here runs $22 a year, 66% less than the $63 median across all certified refrigerators.

What's the cheapest model among 50%+ more efficient refrigerators?

The Fisher & Paykel RS2435V2 costs about $7.70 a year at the U.S. average rate (42 kWh/yr) — the lowest certified figure in this group.

What does the certified annual-kWh figure assume for refrigerators?

The certified annual kWh comes from the DOE test procedure, which measures continuous 24/7 operation at standardized temperatures — refrigerators never get a day off.

Data through June 2026

Refrigerators · 25 certified models

50%+ More Efficient Refrigerators

25 of 4,371 certified refrigerators meet the bar for "50%+ More Efficient Refrigerators." At the U.S. average electricity rate they cost $7.70 to $37 a year to run — median $22, versus $63 across the whole category.

All certified models

50%+ More Efficient Refrigerators, ranked by certified annual kWh
#	Model	kWh/yr	$/yr (US avg)
1	Fisher & Paykel RS2435V2	42	$7.70
2	Fisher & Paykel RS2435V2*T	52	$9.54
3	Zephyr PRRFD24C2AP	69	$13
4	Zephyr PRRFD24C2AS	69	$13
5	Zephyr PRRFD24C2AS-OD	69	$13
6	Dacor DRW24G7500	95	$17
7	DOMETIC C40S1most efficient	106	$19
8	DOMETIC C40S2most efficient	106	$19
9	Fisher & Paykel RS2435SBmost efficient	106	$19
10	Liebherr W5250	114	$21
11	Liebherr W5270	114	$21
12	Liebherr UR3750most efficient	115	$21
13	Fisher & Paykel RS2484V*2K1	118	$22
14	Monogram ZIW241NBW	118	$22
15	DOMETIC C60SFS CAREmost efficient	124	$23
16	Fisher & Paykel RS24SH*E	124	$23
17	Liebherr UR3650most efficient	125	$23
18	Liebherr URP3653most efficient	125	$23
19	DOMETIC C60SBI CAREmost efficient	126	$23
20	Liebherr Wgb7470	130	$24
21	Fisher & Paykel RS30SH*E	135	$25
22	Fisher & Paykel RS2435SB*Tmost efficient	137	$25
23	Fisher & Paykel RS2474S3	152	$28
24	Arctic King AU83ETWBR1RCMmost efficient	167	$31
25	Fisher & Paykel RB2470BRV2most efficient	200	$37

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How much does it cost to run 50%+ more efficient refrigerators?: Among 25 certified models in this data, 50%+ more efficient refrigerators cost $7.70 to $37 a year to run at the U.S. average electricity rate (18.3¢/kWh) — a median of $22.
Do 50%+ more efficient refrigerators cost more or less than the average refrigerator?: The median model here runs $22 a year, 66% less than the $63 median across all certified refrigerators.
What's the cheapest model among 50%+ more efficient refrigerators?: The Fisher & Paykel RS2435V2 costs about $7.70 a year at the U.S. average rate (42 kWh/yr) — the lowest certified figure in this group.
What does the certified annual-kWh figure assume for refrigerators?: The certified annual kWh comes from the DOE test procedure, which measures continuous 24/7 operation at standardized temperatures — refrigerators never get a day off.

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