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ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators

Every certified refrigerator sold in the U.S., ranked by what it costs to run.

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators dataset, data.energystar.gov. Refreshed Oct 24, 2026.

4,500certified models
208brands
Oct 21, 2026newest certification
Compact Refrigeratormost common type
Your electric rate18.16¢per kWh. Find it on your bill. Default is the U.S. average.

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Newest EPA certifications
NewIcepure ICP-HEWCCompact Cooler
187 kWh/yr · $34 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Certified 2026-10-21
NewLG LB14NBP2D*Bottom Freezer
430 kWh/yr · $78 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Certified 2026-10-21
NewConserv CREF26SSCompact Refrigerator
259 kWh/yr · $47 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Certified 2026-10-16
NewComfee CERM17B0A**Compact Refrigerator
246 kWh/yr · $45 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Certified 2026-10-15
NewComfee CERM33B0A**Compact Refrigerator
260 kWh/yr · $47 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Certified 2026-10-15
NewSMEG CB2485UIBottom Freezer
464 kWh/yr · $84 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Certified 2026-10-15

Bottom Freezer Picks

The cheapest bottom-freezer fridges to run in each size band. No manufacturer pays for a place.

#1
Fisher & Paykel · 9.4 cu ft · Bottom Freezer
EnergyDough Pick

RB2470BRV2

55% under federal maxMost Efficient (EPA)
Per year$36 at 18.16¢/kWh
10 years$363 at 18.16¢/kWh
#1 of 499 bottom-freezer fridges under 18 cu ft, by yearly cost. Costs less to run than 498 of them.
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#2
Fisher & Paykel · 18.2 cu ft · Bottom Freezer
EnergyDough Pick

RF178WRNX1

27% under federal maxMost Efficient (EPA)
Per year$68 at 18.16¢/kWh
10 years$676 at 18.16¢/kWh
#1 of 432 bottom-freezer fridges 18–22 cu ft, by yearly cost. Costs less to run than 431 of them.
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#3
Hisense · 22.1 cu ft · Bottom Freezer
EnergyDough Pick

RF22A3FSE

13% under federal max
Per year$89 at 18.16¢/kWh
10 years$888 at 18.16¢/kWh
#1 of 300 bottom-freezer fridges 22–26 cu ft, by yearly cost. Costs less to run than 299 of them.
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#4
LG · 26.5 cu ft · Bottom Freezer
EnergyDough Pick

LF27NCH10*

10% under federal max
Per year$100 at 18.16¢/kWh
10 years$997 at 18.16¢/kWh
#1 of 235 bottom-freezer fridges 26–30 cu ft, by yearly cost. Costs less to run than 234 of them.
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#5
Samsung · 30.1 cu ft · Bottom Freezer
EnergyDough Pick

RF30BB6602**

28% under federal maxMost Efficient (EPA)
Per year$99 at 18.16¢/kWh
10 years$990 at 18.16¢/kWh
#1 of 50 bottom-freezer fridges 30+ cu ft, by yearly cost. Costs less to run than 49 of them.
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