Samsung RM70F22NE*: $126 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 600 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $126 a year and $1,261 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
600 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$126
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$1,261
Efficiency rank
4,032 / 4,667
10 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Bottom Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 22.8 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 29.3 |
| Refrigerant | R-600a |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 660 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | May 8, 2025 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one costs about $45 more a year.
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|---|---|---|
| Bosch B36BT130NS | 599 | $126 |
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| Jenn-Air JB36NXFXLE** | 599 | $126 |
| Jenn-Air JB36NXFXRE** | 599 | $126 |
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| KitchenAid KBBL206ESS** | 599 | $126 |
- 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