Frestec FTC16RE: $42 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 200 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $42 a year and $420 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
200 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$42
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$420
Efficiency rank
279 / 4,667
14 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Compact Refrigerator |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 1.6 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 1.6 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 232 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | December 21, 2021 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one saves about $39 a year.
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|---|---|---|
| DCS RF24DE4 | 199 | $42 |
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| Lynx LN24DW* | 199 | $42 |
| Marvel MODR*24-SS71A | 199 | $42 |
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| Marvel MPDR424-SS71A | 199 | $42 |
| MicroChill MCH4G16 | 199 | $42 |
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Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology