Data through April 2026
Refrigerators · 16 certified models
Frestec
This data covers 16 certified Frestec — annual running costs span $38 to $87 at national-average rates (median $56; the whole-category median is $65).
All certified models
| # | Model | kWh/yr | $/yr (US avg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frestec FTC16RE | 200 | $38 |
| 2 | Frestec FTC24RE | 210 | $40 |
| 3 | Frestec FTC25R | 212 | $40 |
| 4 | Frestec FTC31RE | 215 | $40 |
| 5 | Frestec FTC31R | 216 | $41 |
| 6 | Frestec FTC30RF | 253 | $48 |
| 7 | Frestec FR 1002 BKmost efficient | 297 | $56 |
| 8 | Frestec FR 1002 SLBmost efficient | 297 | $56 |
| 9 | Frestec FR 1002 WHBmost efficient | 297 | $56 |
| 10 | Frestec FR 1202 BKmost efficient | 316 | $60 |
| 11 | Frestec FTC47RE | 321 | $60 |
| 12 | Frestec FR 1462 WHmost efficient | 333 | $63 |
| 13 | Frestec FR 742 BX | 336 | $63 |
| 14 | Frestec FR 1802 BKmost efficient | 367 | $69 |
| 15 | Frestec FR 2002 SLmost efficient | 382 | $72 |
| 16 | Frestec FDBM 1802 SL | 460 | $87 |
Other brand facets
Questions, answered with the data
- How much does it cost to run Frestec refrigerators?
- Among 16 certified models in this data, Frestec refrigerators cost $38 to $87 a year to run at the U.S. average electricity rate (18.8¢/kWh) — a median of $56.
- Do Frestec refrigerators cost more or less than the average refrigerator?
- The median model here runs $56 a year, 14% less than the $65 median across all certified refrigerators.
- What's the cheapest model among Frestec refrigerators?
- The Frestec FTC16RE costs about $38 a year at the U.S. average rate (200 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.