Samsung RF29DB9700**: $148 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 704 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $148 a year and $1,480 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
704 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$148
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$1,480
Efficiency rank
4,448 / 4,667
5 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Bottom Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 29.0 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 37.8 |
| Refrigerant | R-600a |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 736 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | January 31, 2024 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one costs about $67 more a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Bosch B36FD10EN* | 702 | $148 |
| Bosch B36FD30EN* | 702 | $148 |
| Bosch B36FD31EN* | 702 | $148 |
| Bosch B36FD50SN* | 702 | $148 |
| Bosch B36FD51SN* | 702 | $148 |
| Bosch B36FD52SN* | 702 | $148 |
| Crosley XFE26JSM**** | 700 | $147 |
| GE GFE26JEM**** | 700 | $147 |
- 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