Frigidaire FRTE1226AB: $65 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 311 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $65 a year and $654 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
311 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$65
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$654
Efficiency rank
1,861 / 4,667
10 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Top Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 11.5 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 13.9 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 346 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | Yes |
| Available since | March 16, 2026 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one saves about $15 a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Avanti FF116B0W | 310 | $65 |
| Crosley CRHS12SS-LH | 310 | $65 |
| Crosley CRHS12SW-LH | 310 | $65 |
| Danby DFF116B1WDBR | 310 | $65 |
| Danby DFF116B2****** | 310 | $65 |
| Danby DFF116B2SLCDBR | 310 | $65 |
| Danby DFF116B2SSCDBR | 310 | $65 |
| Danby DFF116B2WCDBR | 310 | $65 |
- 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