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Full-size fridges with the lowest running cost

Full-size models of 14 cu ft or more with the lowest yearly cost. Picked by a fixed rule. No manufacturer pays for a place.

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

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#1
Fisher & Paykel · 16.7 cu ft · Freezerless and Single Door

RS30SH*E*

63% under federal max
Per year$25 at 18.16¢/kWh
10 years$245 at 18.16¢/kWh
#2 of 187 freezerless and single-door fridges under 18 cu ft, by yearly cost. Costs less to run than 185 of them.
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#2
LG · 14.3 cu ft · Freezerless and Single Door

LK14S8000*

31% under federal max
Per year$38 at 18.16¢/kWh
10 years$381 at 18.16¢/kWh
#7 of 187 freezerless and single-door fridges under 18 cu ft, by yearly cost. Costs less to run than 180 of them.
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#3
Frigidaire · 18.8 cu ft · Freezerless and Single Door
EnergyDough Pick

GRDA1911A*

35% under federal max
Per year$39 at 18.16¢/kWh
10 years$394 at 18.16¢/kWh
#1 of 90 freezerless and single-door fridges 18+ cu ft, by yearly cost. Costs less to run than 89 of them.
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#4
Electrolux · 18.9 cu ft · Freezerless and Single Door

EI33AR80W*

35% under federal max
Per year$40 at 18.16¢/kWh
10 years$396 at 18.16¢/kWh
#2 of 90 freezerless and single-door fridges 18+ cu ft, by yearly cost. Costs less to run than 86 of them.
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#5
Frigidaire · 18.9 cu ft · Freezerless and Single Door

FPRU19F8W*

35% under federal max
Per year$40 at 18.16¢/kWh
10 years$396 at 18.16¢/kWh
#2 of 90 freezerless and single-door fridges 18+ cu ft, by yearly cost. Costs less to run than 86 of them.
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#6
Frigidaire · 18.9 cu ft · Freezerless and Single Door

PRDA1922A*

35% under federal max
Per year$40 at 18.16¢/kWh
10 years$396 at 18.16¢/kWh
#2 of 90 freezerless and single-door fridges 18+ cu ft, by yearly cost. Costs less to run than 86 of them.
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RankModelSizeEnergyCost
#2
of 187, under 18 cu ft		Fisher & Paykel
RS30SH*E*		16.7 cu ft135 kWh$25 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#7
of 187, under 18 cu ft		LG
LK14S8000*		14.3 cu ft210 kWh$38 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#1
of 90, 18+ cu ft		Frigidaire
GRDA1911A*		18.8 cu ft217 kWh$39 at 18.16¢/kWh/yrPick
#2
of 90, 18+ cu ft		Electrolux
EI33AR80W*		18.9 cu ft218 kWh$40 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#2
of 90, 18+ cu ft		Frigidaire
FPRU19F8W*		18.9 cu ft218 kWh$40 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#2
of 90, 18+ cu ft		Frigidaire
PRDA1922A*		18.9 cu ft218 kWh$40 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#28
of 187, under 18 cu ft		Element
EUF17CE**		17.0 cu ft244 kWh$44 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#28
of 187, under 18 cu ft		Midea
MRU17F6A**		17.0 cu ft244 kWh$44 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#28
of 187, under 18 cu ft		Midea
MU170CWBR1RC1		17.0 cu ft244 kWh$44 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#28
of 187, under 18 cu ft		Midea
WHS-625FWESS1		17.0 cu ft244 kWh$44 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#28
of 187, under 18 cu ft		Midea
WHS-625FWEW1		17.0 cu ft244 kWh$44 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#28
of 187, under 18 cu ft		Smad
DSD-625WMU		17.0 cu ft244 kWh$44 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#34
of 187, under 18 cu ft		Liebherr
MRB3000		15.0 cu ft245 kWh$44 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#34
of 187, under 18 cu ft		Liebherr
MRB 3010		15.0 cu ft245 kWh$44 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#36
of 187, under 18 cu ft		Fisher & Paykel
RS30S		16.3 cu ft247 kWh$45 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#5
of 90, 18+ cu ft		Liebherr
MRB3600		18.9 cu ft260 kWh$47 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#5
of 90, 18+ cu ft		Liebherr
MRB 3610		18.9 cu ft260 kWh$47 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#73
of 187, under 18 cu ft		Upstreman
BC-396		14.0 cu ft269 kWh$49 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#73
of 187, under 18 cu ft		Hamilton Beach
BC-396		14.0 cu ft269 kWh$49 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#73
of 187, under 18 cu ft		Hamilton Beach
HBFRF1494-C-WHITE-6COM		14.0 cu ft269 kWh$49 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#73
of 187, under 18 cu ft		Hamilton Beach
HZ49411494-B		14.0 cu ft269 kWh$49 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#79
of 187, under 18 cu ft		BLACK+DECKER
BUC1400XB		14.0 cu ft270 kWh$49 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#79
of 187, under 18 cu ft		BLACK+DECKER
BUC1400XS		14.0 cu ft270 kWh$49 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#79
of 187, under 18 cu ft		BLACK+DECKER
BUC1400XW		14.0 cu ft270 kWh$49 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
#79
of 187, under 18 cu ft		Criterion
CUF14P1W		14.0 cu ft270 kWh$49 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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