Samsung RF70F29DE*: $144 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 685 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $144 a year and $1,440 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
685 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$144
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$1,440
Efficiency rank
4,381 / 4,667
5 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Bottom Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 28.9 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 35.7 |
| Refrigerant | R-600a |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 717 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | February 11, 2025 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one costs about $63 more a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Crosley Professional ZRFHW257S*** | 683 | $144 |
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| Whirlpool WRMF3636R* | 683 | $144 |
| Whirlpool WRX735SDH* | 683 | $144 |
| LG LF32BSH42* | 682 | $143 |
| LG LF32BSH54* | 682 | $143 |
| LG LRFLS3206* | 682 | $143 |
| LG LRFLS3216* | 682 | $143 |
- 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