RCA RFR834-C: $66 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 312 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $66 a year and $656 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
312 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$66
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$656
Efficiency rank
1,874 / 4,667
13 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Compact Refrigerator |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 3.2 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 3.9 |
| Refrigerant | R600a/1.411(oz) |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 359 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | June 7, 2021 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one saves about $15 a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| HOMCOM 800-128BK | 304 | $64 |
| Smeg Fab10UXXX | 299 | $63 |
| Hisense RR07N1GBE | 294 | $62 |
| Hisense RR07N1GWE | 294 | $62 |
| Hisense RT073N1G*EH | 294 | $62 |
| Mora RT073N1G*EM | 294 | $62 |
| Zephyr PRKB24C01AG | 283 | $59 |
| Zephyr PRKB24C01AS-OD | 283 | $59 |
- 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