Data through April 2026
Running cost · Refrigerators · ENERGY STAR certified
Frigidaire FRFG1723A
Running around the clock, the Frigidaire FRFG1723A uses a certified 543 kWh per year — about $102 at the U.S. average rate, or $8.52 a month, the equivalent of a steady 62-watt draw. Efficiency-wise it's unremarkable in a good way: within 3% of the median certified bottom-freezer refrigerator (rank 625 of 1458). Where you live moves the bill from $67 a year in North Dakota to $253 in Hawaii.
Uses 10% less energy than the U.S. federal minimum
Dimensions 67.5" H × 31.5" W
Estimated annual running cost · U.S. average rate 18.8¢/kWh
$102/yr
- Per month
- $8.52
- Per day
- 28¢
- Certified use
- 543 kWh/yr
- Configuration
- Bottom Freezer
- Total capacity
- 17.7 cu ft
- Defrost
- Automatic
- Ice maker
- Yes
- Through-door dispenser
- No
What it costs in every state
| State | Rate ¢/kWh | This model $/yr | Relative cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 17.4¢ | $95 | |
| Alaska | 27.4¢ | $149 | |
| Arizona | 15.5¢ | $84 | |
| Arkansas | 14.2¢ | $77 | |
| California | 35.3¢ | $191 | |
| Colorado | 16.5¢ | $90 | |
| Connecticut | 32.2¢ | $175 | |
| Delaware | 18.8¢ | $102 | |
| District of Columbia | 25.4¢ | $138 | |
| Florida | 15.4¢ | $84 | |
| Georgia | 15.4¢ | $83 | |
| Hawaiipriciest | 46.6¢ | $253 | |
| Idaho | 12.7¢ | $69 | |
| Illinois | 20.5¢ | $111 | |
| Indiana | 17.9¢ | $97 | |
| Iowa | 13.9¢ | $75 | |
| Kansas | 15.8¢ | $86 | |
| Kentucky | 15.0¢ | $82 | |
| Louisiana | 14.4¢ | $78 | |
| Maine | 28.4¢ | $154 | |
| Maryland | 22.1¢ | $120 | |
| Massachusetts | 29.4¢ | $160 | |
| Michigan | 21.4¢ | $116 | |
| Minnesota | 16.4¢ | $89 | |
| Mississippi | 16.8¢ | $91 | |
| Missouri | 14.0¢ | $76 | |
| Montana | 13.9¢ | $75 | |
| Nebraska | 13.3¢ | $72 | |
| Nevada | 14.3¢ | $78 | |
| New Hampshire | 27.2¢ | $148 | |
| New Jersey | 23.5¢ | $128 | |
| New Mexico | 15.2¢ | $82 | |
| New York | 29.4¢ | $160 | |
| North Carolina | 16.3¢ | $88 | |
| North Dakotacheapest | 12.3¢ | $67 | |
| Ohio | 19.5¢ | $106 | |
| Oklahoma | 13.3¢ | $72 | |
| Oregon | 15.8¢ | $86 | |
| Pennsylvania | 21.5¢ | $117 | |
| Rhode Island | 28.3¢ | $154 | |
| South Carolina | 17.1¢ | $93 | |
| South Dakota | 14.5¢ | $79 | |
| Tennessee | 14.9¢ | $81 | |
| Texas | 17.0¢ | $92 | |
| Utah | 13.3¢ | $72 | |
| Vermont | 24.6¢ | $133 | |
| Virginia | 17.4¢ | $94 | |
| Washington | 14.4¢ | $78 | |
| West Virginia | 16.1¢ | $87 | |
| Wisconsin | 19.2¢ | $104 | |
| Wyoming | 14.7¢ | $80 |
Certified models closest in efficiency
| Model | kWh/yr | $/yr (US avg) |
|---|---|---|
| Bertazzoni REF31BMFIXNV | 542 | $102 |
| Kenmore 7563 | 542 | $102 |
| Fisher & Paykel RF172 | 541 | $102 |
| Fisher & Paykel RS32(X) | 541 | $102 |
| Samsung RF30BB6602most efficient | 545 | $103 |
| Summit FDRD171WIM | 541 | $102 |
Run your own numbers
Your rate, your numbers
- Per day
- 28¢
- Per month
- $8.52
- Per year
- $102
543 kWh/yr × 18.8¢/kWh = $102/yr
Prefilled with this model's certified 543 kWh/yr — adjust if your usage differs from the DOE test basis. 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.
Certified variants covered by this entry
FRFG1723A* · FRFG1723A*
Questions, answered with the data
- How much electricity does the Frigidaire FRFG1723A use?
- ENERGY STAR certifies the Frigidaire FRFG1723A at 543 kWh per year. 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.
- How much does the Frigidaire FRFG1723A cost to run per month?
- About $8.52 a month at the U.S. average residential rate (18.8¢/kWh) — 28¢ a day, or $102 a year. Your state's rate moves this up or down; see the table above.
- Is the Frigidaire FRFG1723A energy efficient?
- It uses 3% less electricity than the median certified bottom-freezer refrigerator.
- What does the Frigidaire FRFG1723A cost to run in the cheapest vs. priciest state?
- At current residential rates it costs about $67 a year in North Dakota (12.3¢/kWh) and $253 in Hawaii (46.6¢/kWh).
- How many watts does the Frigidaire FRFG1723A draw on average?
- Spread over a year of continuous operation, 543 kWh works out to an average draw of about 62 watts — like leaving a 62-watt bulb on 24/7.
- Does this figure cover other model numbers?
- Yes — 2 certified retail variants (color, finish, and store-specific SKUs) share this exact energy certification. They're listed under "Certified variants" on this page.