Refrigerator Freezer electricity cost calculator
Use this refrigerator electricity cost calculator to estimate one of the few appliances that runs all day. The monthly view is especially useful because refrigeration is a permanent part of most home energy bills.
Energy cost calculator
Use the defaults as a starting point, then adjust the inputs to match your appliance, runtime, and utility rate.
Scenarios (min/avg/max)
Auto-generated table with typical values you can edit in the calculator.
| Scenario | Day | Month | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low (30W) | $0.13 | $3.82 | $45.86 |
| Typical (80W) | $0.34 | $10.20 | $122.29 |
| High (150W) | $0.63 | $19.12 | $229.29 |
How to estimate refrigerator freezer electricity cost
- Use the average power draw or energy label data if available.
- Keep the default 24-hour runtime, then adjust only if your appliance behaves very differently.
- Use the monthly cost to compare an old appliance against a more efficient replacement.
How to reduce running cost
- Check door seals, airflow, and temperature settings before assuming the appliance is efficient.
- Avoid overfilling vents and clean condenser areas when possible.
- Compare old versus newer models if the annual cost is high.
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Start with tools that help you measure real usage or control runtime, then compare efficient replacements only if the cost impact is large enough to justify it.
Frequently asked questions
What to do next
After the calculator estimate, use recommended tools to measure or control this load, or compare another device to see where the bigger bill impact sits.