Samsung RS27T5202**: $115 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 546 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $115 a year and $1,148 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
546 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$115
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$1,148
Efficiency rank
3,682 / 4,667
28 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Side-by-Side |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 27.4 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 34.6 |
| Refrigerant | R-600a |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 728 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | Yes |
| Available since | December 21, 2023 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one costs about $34 more a year.
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|---|---|---|
| Frigidaire FRSN2610A* | 524 | $110 |
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| iceBlue LS-207BSSD | 460 | $97 |
| Avanti AFS157LSS | 420 | $88 |
- 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