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Data through April 2026

Refrigerators · 259 certified models

Freezerless Refrigerators

259 of 4,229 certified refrigerators are freezerless refrigerators — running $23 to $70 a year at the U.S. average rate (median $54, versus $65 across the whole category).

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Questions, answered with the data

How much does it cost to run freezerless refrigerators?
Among 259 certified models in this data, freezerless refrigerators cost $23 to $70 a year to run at the U.S. average electricity rate (18.8¢/kWh) — a median of $54.
Do freezerless refrigerators cost more or less than the average refrigerator?
The median model here runs $54 a year, 16% less than the $65 median across all certified refrigerators.
What's the cheapest model among freezerless refrigerators?
The Fisher & Paykel RS24SH*E costs about $23 a year at the U.S. average rate (124 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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