Samsung RF80H30CE*: $161 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 764 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $161 a year and $1,606 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
764 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$161
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$1,606
Efficiency rank
4,624 / 4,667
5 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Bottom Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 28.5 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 35.1 |
| Refrigerant | R-600a |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 800 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | April 30, 2026 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one costs about $80 more a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| GE Profile PVD28BYNH*** | 758 | $159 |
| GE Profile PVD28BYNI*** | 758 | $159 |
| GE Profile PVD28BYNJ*** | 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