Samsung RF31CG7400**: $163 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 774 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $163 a year and $1,627 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
774 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$163
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$1,627
Efficiency rank
4,627 / 4,667
5 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Bottom Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 29.8 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 36.3 |
| Refrigerant | R-600a |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 811 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | July 20, 2023 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one costs about $82 more a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung RF70H30GE* | 764 | $161 |
| Samsung RF70H30HE* | 764 | $161 |
| Samsung RF80H30CE* | 764 | $161 |
| GE Profile PVD28BYNC*** | 758 | $159 |
| GE Profile PVD28BYND*** | 758 | $159 |
| GE Profile PVD28BYNE*** | 758 | $159 |
| GE Profile PVD28BYNF*** | 758 | $159 |
| GE Profile PVD28BYNG*** | 758 | $159 |
- 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