Frestec FR 742 BX: $71 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 336 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $71 a year and $706 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
336 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$71
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$706
Efficiency rank
2,292 / 4,667
13 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Compact Refrigerator |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 7.4 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 8.5 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 386 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | September 20, 2022 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one saves about $10 a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Hisense HRC060BVE | 335 | $70 |
| Insignia NS-CF49BMSS2 | 335 | $70 |
| Insignia NS-CF49BMSS2-C | 335 | $70 |
| Midea MRB49B3A** | 335 | $70 |
| Vissani MDBF49** | 335 | $70 |
| Arctic King ARB47B5*** | 333 | $70 |
| Vissani MDBF5** | 333 | $70 |
| mbm MRF7B | 332 | $70 |
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- Dehumidifiers
- Water heaters
- Electric cooktops and ranges
- Televisions
- Computers
- Air purifiers
Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology