Frigidaire FRTE1936AV: $79 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 374 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $79 a year and $786 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
374 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$79
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$786
Efficiency rank
2,762 / 4,667
10 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Top Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 18.7 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 22.7 |
| Refrigerant | R-600a |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 417 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | Yes |
| Available since | November 5, 2025 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one saves about $2 a year.
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|---|---|---|
| Amana ART348FFF*** | 370 | $78 |
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| ELEMENT ERT18CSE* | 369 | $78 |
| ELEMENT ERT18CSEB | 369 | $78 |
| ELEMENT ERT18CSES | 369 | $78 |
- 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