FORTE 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 |
|---|---|---|
| FORTE F17UFESC450PR | 325 | $68 |
| FORTE F9BFRESC450PR | 372 | $78 |
| FORTE F9BFRESIC450PR | 464 | $98 |
| FORTE F12BFRESIC450PR | 499 | $105 |
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Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology