Samsung RF70H30KE*: $145 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 689 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $145 a year and $1,448 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
689 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$145
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$1,448
Efficiency rank
4,395 / 4,667
5 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Bottom Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 29.5 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 36.1 |
| Refrigerant | R-600a |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 720 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | February 5, 2026 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one costs about $64 more a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Crosley CRFHW256S*** | 685 | $144 |
| Ikea IX7DDEXDS* | 685 | $144 |
| Ikea IX7DDEXGZ* | 685 | $144 |
| Maytag MFI2570FE*** | 685 | $144 |
| Maytag MFT2574DE* | 685 | $144 |
| Samsung RF29BB8200** | 685 | $144 |
| Samsung RF29BB8600** | 685 | $144 |
| Samsung RF70F29DE* | 685 | $144 |
- 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