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Running cost · Refrigerators · ENERGY STAR certified

Insignia NS-RTM10**26L

Running around the clock, the Insignia NS-RTM10**26L uses a certified 298 kWh per year — about $55 at the U.S. average rate, or $4.55 a month, the equivalent of a steady 34-watt draw. That's 18% less than the median certified top-freezer refrigerator, placing it comfortably in the efficient third of the field (84 of 713). The same unit costs $39 a year in Nevada but $157 in Hawaii — electricity rates, not the appliance, make the difference. It also meets ENERGY STAR's stricter “Most Efficient” criteria.

Uses 10% less energy than the U.S. federal minimum

Dimensions 59.9" H × 27.3" W

Estimated annual running cost · U.S. average rate 18.3¢/kWh

$55/yr

$7.70 · cheapest certified refrigerators$148 · priciest
Per month
$4.55
Per day
15¢
Certified use
298 kWh/yr
Configuration
Top Freezer
Total capacity
10.1 cu ft
Defrost
Automatic
Ice maker
No
Through-door dispenser
No
42 kWh805 kWh
Where the Insignia NS-RTM10**26L (▮) sits among all 4,371 certified refrigerators, by annual kWh

What it costs in every state

Insignia NS-RTM10**26L: 298 kWh/yr × each state's average residential rate (EIA)
StateRate ¢/kWhThis model $/yrRelative cost
Alabama16.4¢$49
Alaska28.2¢$84
Arizona15.2¢$45
Arkansas14.1¢$42
California34.7¢$104
Colorado17.1¢$51
Connecticut24.3¢$72
Delaware19.3¢$57
District of Columbia24.4¢$73
Florida15.1¢$45
Georgia16.4¢$49
Hawaiipriciest52.7¢$157
Idaho14.4¢$43
Illinois19.9¢$59
Indiana17.5¢$52
Iowa15.9¢$47
Kansas15.7¢$47
Kentucky14.3¢$42
Louisiana13.5¢$40
Maine29.6¢$88
Maryland21.8¢$65
Massachusetts29.6¢$88
Michigan23.0¢$69
Minnesota17.5¢$52
Mississippi14.9¢$44
Missouri16.2¢$48
Montana15.1¢$45
Nebraska13.3¢$39
Nevadacheapest13.1¢$39
New Hampshire27.0¢$80
New Jersey24.9¢$74
New Mexico15.1¢$45
New York29.5¢$88
North Carolina14.7¢$44
North Dakota14.1¢$42
Ohio19.2¢$57
Oklahoma14.3¢$43
Oregon16.3¢$49
Pennsylvania21.7¢$65
Rhode Island29.2¢$87
South Carolina15.6¢$46
South Dakota15.4¢$46
Tennessee14.1¢$42
Texas15.9¢$48
Utah13.4¢$40
Vermont24.4¢$73
Virginia17.2¢$51
Washington14.9¢$44
West Virginia15.4¢$46
Wisconsin19.6¢$58
Wyoming15.2¢$45

Certified models closest in efficiency

top-freezer refrigerators within reach of 298 kWh/yr
ModelkWh/yr$/yr (US avg)
Crosley CRM101Amost efficient298$55
Frigidaire FRTE1026ABmost efficient298$55
Frigidaire FRTE1026AVmost efficient298$55
Frigidaire FRTE1026AWmost efficient298$55
Seasons MSTF10**ES4most efficient298$55
Vissani MDTF10**ES4most efficient298$55

Run your own numbers

Your rate, your numbers

Per day
15¢
Per month
$4.55
Per year
$55

298 kWh/yr × 18.3¢/kWh = $55/yr

Prefilled with this model's certified 298 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

NS-RTM10**26L · NS-RTM10**26L

Questions, answered with the data

How much electricity does the Insignia NS-RTM10**26L use?
ENERGY STAR certifies the Insignia NS-RTM10**26L at 298 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 Insignia NS-RTM10**26L cost to run per month?
About $4.55 a month at the U.S. average residential rate (18.3¢/kWh) — 15¢ a day, or $55 a year. Your state's rate moves this up or down; see the table above.
Is the Insignia NS-RTM10**26L energy efficient?
It uses 18% less electricity than the median certified top-freezer refrigerator, placing it in the efficient third of certified models. It also meets ENERGY STAR's Most Efficient criteria.
What does the Insignia NS-RTM10**26L cost to run in the cheapest vs. priciest state?
At current residential rates it costs about $39 a year in Nevada (13.1¢/kWh) and $157 in Hawaii (52.7¢/kWh).
How many watts does the Insignia NS-RTM10**26L draw on average?
Spread over a year of continuous operation, 298 kWh works out to an average draw of about 34 watts — like leaving a 34-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.

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