Frigidaire EFR492-COM: $48 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 229 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $48 a year and $481 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
229 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$48
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$481
Efficiency rank
936 / 4,667
10 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Compact Refrigerator |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 4.6 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 4.6 |
| Refrigerant | R-600a |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 255 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | January 3, 2021 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one saves about $33 a year.
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|---|---|---|
| Amana AMA43BKE | 228 | $48 |
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| Avanti RM4416B | 228 | $48 |
| Avanti RM4436SS | 228 | $48 |
| Avanti RM52T1BB | 228 | $48 |
| Criterion CCR44CE1* | 228 | $48 |
| Criterion CCR44CE1F | 228 | $48 |
- 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