Samsung RS27T5561**: $145 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 691 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $145 a year and $1,452 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
691 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$145
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$1,452
Efficiency rank
4,396 / 4,667
5 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Side-by-Side |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 26.7 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 33.9 |
| Refrigerant | R-600a |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 722 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | February 13, 2020 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one costs about $65 more a year.
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|---|---|---|
| Midea MRS26D7AST | 686 | $144 |
| KitchenAid KRSF336R**** | 684 | $144 |
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| LG LL27T3530* | 670 | $141 |
| LG LS27H3230* | 670 | $141 |
| LG LS27T3230* | 670 | $141 |
| GE GSE28NGY**** | 668 | $140 |
| GE GSE28NYY**** | 668 | $140 |
- 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