Data through June 2026
Running cost · Refrigerators · ENERGY STAR certified
Zephyr PRRFD24C2AS
The Zephyr PRRFD24C2AS never switches off, and its certified 330 kWh a year works out to about $61 on a U.S.-average electric bill — roughly $5.04 a month for an average continuous draw of 38 watts. Even among certified models it's on the thirsty end: 34% more electricity than the median compact refrigerator, ranked 1466 of 1645. The same unit costs $43 a year in Nevada but $174 in Hawaii — electricity rates, not the appliance, make the difference.
Uses 18% less energy than the U.S. federal minimum
Dimensions 34.8" H × 23.8" W
Estimated annual running cost · U.S. average rate 18.3¢/kWh
$61/yr
- Per month
- $5.04
- Per day
- 17¢
- Certified use
- 330 kWh/yr
- Configuration
- Compact Refrigerator
- Total capacity
- 3.9 cu ft
- Defrost
- Automatic
- Ice maker
- No
- Through-door dispenser
- No
What it costs in every state
| State | Rate ¢/kWh | This model $/yr | Relative cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16.4¢ | $54 | |
| Alaska | 28.2¢ | $93 | |
| Arizona | 15.2¢ | $50 | |
| Arkansas | 14.1¢ | $47 | |
| California | 34.7¢ | $115 | |
| Colorado | 17.1¢ | $57 | |
| Connecticut | 24.3¢ | $80 | |
| Delaware | 19.3¢ | $64 | |
| District of Columbia | 24.4¢ | $80 | |
| Florida | 15.1¢ | $50 | |
| Georgia | 16.4¢ | $54 | |
| Hawaiipriciest | 52.7¢ | $174 | |
| Idaho | 14.4¢ | $47 | |
| Illinois | 19.9¢ | $66 | |
| Indiana | 17.5¢ | $58 | |
| Iowa | 15.9¢ | $53 | |
| Kansas | 15.7¢ | $52 | |
| Kentucky | 14.3¢ | $47 | |
| Louisiana | 13.5¢ | $45 | |
| Maine | 29.6¢ | $98 | |
| Maryland | 21.8¢ | $72 | |
| Massachusetts | 29.6¢ | $98 | |
| Michigan | 23.0¢ | $76 | |
| Minnesota | 17.5¢ | $58 | |
| Mississippi | 14.9¢ | $49 | |
| Missouri | 16.2¢ | $54 | |
| Montana | 15.1¢ | $50 | |
| Nebraska | 13.3¢ | $44 | |
| Nevadacheapest | 13.1¢ | $43 | |
| New Hampshire | 27.0¢ | $89 | |
| New Jersey | 24.9¢ | $82 | |
| New Mexico | 15.1¢ | $50 | |
| New York | 29.5¢ | $97 | |
| North Carolina | 14.7¢ | $49 | |
| North Dakota | 14.1¢ | $47 | |
| Ohio | 19.2¢ | $63 | |
| Oklahoma | 14.3¢ | $47 | |
| Oregon | 16.3¢ | $54 | |
| Pennsylvania | 21.7¢ | $72 | |
| Rhode Island | 29.2¢ | $96 | |
| South Carolina | 15.6¢ | $51 | |
| South Dakota | 15.4¢ | $51 | |
| Tennessee | 14.1¢ | $46 | |
| Texas | 15.9¢ | $53 | |
| Utah | 13.4¢ | $44 | |
| Vermont | 24.4¢ | $81 | |
| Virginia | 17.2¢ | $57 | |
| Washington | 14.9¢ | $49 | |
| West Virginia | 15.4¢ | $51 | |
| Wisconsin | 19.6¢ | $65 | |
| Wyoming | 15.2¢ | $50 |
Certified models closest in efficiency
| Model | kWh/yr | $/yr (US avg) |
|---|---|---|
| Galanz GLR46B**E04 | 330 | $61 |
| Galanz GLR46BRDR12 | 330 | $61 |
| Zephyr PRRFD24C2AP | 330 | $61 |
| Zephyr PRRFD24C2AS-OD | 330 | $61 |
| Arctic King ARM45D5 | 329 | $60 |
| Arctic King ARM45D5ASL | 329 | $60 |
Run your own numbers
Your rate, your numbers
- Per day
- 17¢
- Per month
- $5.04
- Per year
- $61
330 kWh/yr × 18.3¢/kWh = $61/yr
Prefilled with this model's certified 330 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
PRRFD24C2AS · PRRFD24C2AS
Questions, answered with the data
- How much electricity does the Zephyr PRRFD24C2AS use?
- ENERGY STAR certifies the Zephyr PRRFD24C2AS at 330 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 Zephyr PRRFD24C2AS cost to run per month?
- About $5.04 a month at the U.S. average residential rate (18.3¢/kWh) — 17¢ a day, or $61 a year. Your state's rate moves this up or down; see the table above.
- Is the Zephyr PRRFD24C2AS energy efficient?
- It uses 34% more electricity than the median certified compact refrigerator, which puts it among the least efficient certified models.
- What does the Zephyr PRRFD24C2AS cost to run in the cheapest vs. priciest state?
- At current residential rates it costs about $43 a year in Nevada (13.1¢/kWh) and $174 in Hawaii (52.7¢/kWh).
- How many watts does the Zephyr PRRFD24C2AS draw on average?
- Spread over a year of continuous operation, 330 kWh works out to an average draw of about 38 watts — like leaving a 38-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.