FRIGIDAIRE;RCA;THOMSON EFR492-B: $55 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 264 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $55 a year and $555 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
264 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$55
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$555
Efficiency rank
1,358 / 4,667
12 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Compact Refrigerator |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 4.5 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 4.5 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 301 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | May 12, 2022 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one saves about $25 a year.
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|---|---|---|
| SAPPHIRE SR24-SSADA | 263 | $55 |
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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