TCL Refrigerators: energy use and running cost
The average model uses 384 kWh a year, which costs $81 a year at 21.0¢/kWh.
Most efficient models
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| TCL MR121S | 207 | $44 |
| TCL MR221S | 214 | $45 |
| TCL TRM027S4AL | 214 | $45 |
| TCL TRM31S4AW | 215 | $45 |
| TCL MR321S | 220 | $46 |
| TCL TRM45S4AW | 226 | $47 |
| TCL MR421S | 228 | $48 |
| TCL TRM044S4AW | 228 | $48 |
| TCL TRT10T4** | 297 | $62 |
| TCL TRT12T4** | 310 | $65 |
| TCL TFU21S3AHL-CA | 314 | $66 |
| TCL TRM31D4AW | 320 | $67 |
| TCL TRM47D5AW | 321 | $67 |
| TCL MR422S | 327 | $69 |
| TCL MR453* | 327 | $69 |
| TCL MR453B | 327 | $69 |
| TCL MR453L | 327 | $69 |
| TCL MR453Z | 327 | $69 |
| TCL TRT15T4** | 333 | $70 |
| TCL TRT07T4** | 344 | $72 |
| TCL TRT18T4**-** | 360 | $76 |
| TCL TRT18T4AW-CA | 360 | $76 |
| TCL TRX17S3AHL-CA | 451 | $95 |
| TCL TRF20S5AL-S1 | 461 | $97 |
- 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