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Compact Refrigerator Top 10% cheapest to run

DCS RF24DE4: $36 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 199 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $36 a year and $434 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #98 of 1440 compact refrigerator models for running cost.

Per year (U.S. avg)
$36
Over 12 years
$434
Saves vs the federal minimum
$19/yr
Size
5 cu ft

Where to buy

Compare the price, then add the running cost below to get the true cost.

Cost to run where you live

Electricity per year
$36
Electricity over 12 years
$434
Add the price you pay
+ $434

199 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR test figure) × 18.19¢ per kWh, the average residential price in the U.S. for Jan–Aug 2026 (EIA). Your bill depends on your utility and how you use it.

Cheaper to run, same type and size

Fisher & Paykel RS2435SB series4.6 cu ft$19/yrsaves $203
Liebherr UR37504.7 cu ft$21/yrsaves $183
Liebherr UR36504.4 cu ft$23/yrsaves $162
Liebherr URP36534.1 cu ft$23/yrsaves $162

Specs

BrandDCS
ModelRF24DE4
TypeCompact Refrigerator
Energy use199 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type305 kWh / year
Width24 in
FeaturesCounter depth

Specs and energy use from the ENERGY STAR certified products list (U.S. EPA). An asterisk in a model number stands for colour or finish codes. HouseholdLeak is not affiliated with ENERGY STAR or the EPA.

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