AVG Refrigerators: energy use and running cost
The average model uses 384 kWh a year, which costs $81 a year at 21.0¢/kWh.
Most efficient models
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| AVG RDTM181SE | 363 | $76 |
| AVG RDTM181WE | 363 | $76 |
| AVG ARBM150SE | 423 | $89 |
| AVG ARBM172BSE | 451 | $95 |
| AVG ARBM172SE | 451 | $95 |
| AVG ARBM172WE | 451 | $95 |
| AVG ARBM171DSE | 453 | $95 |
- Freezers
- Washing machines
- Dishwashers
- Tumble dryers
- Room air conditioners
- Dehumidifiers
- Water heaters
- Electric cooktops and ranges
- Televisions
- Computers
- Air purifiers
Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology