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Fisher & Paykel RF170B***U** family: $98 a year to run
This refrigerator uses 538 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $98 a year and $1,174 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #521 of 1422 bottom freezer models for running cost.
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- Plus running cost. Add $1,174 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
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Cost to run where you live
538 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
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Specs
| Brand | Fisher & Paykel |
| Model | RF170B***U** |
| Type | Bottom Freezer |
| Energy use | 538 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 590 kWh / year |
| Width | 31.1 in |
| Features | Ice maker |
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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