Frigidaire FRTE1026AV: $63 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 298 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $63 a year and $626 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
298 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$63
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$626
Efficiency rank
1,768 / 4,667
10 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Top Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 10.1 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 12.1 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 331 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | Yes |
| Available since | January 7, 2026 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one saves about $18 a year.
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| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Avanti FF10B*** | 297 | $62 |
| BLACK DECKER BR1000HS | 297 | $62 |
| Conserv MDRF1010ESE | 297 | $62 |
| Criterion CTMR101C1* | 297 | $62 |
| Danby DFF101B1BSSDB | 297 | $62 |
| Danby DFF101B2WDB | 297 | $62 |
| ELEMENT ENR10TFGB** | 297 | $62 |
| FARBERWARE FW-RF262-I6A | 297 | $62 |
- 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