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Fisher & Paykel RF170W series: $82 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 452 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $82 a year and $987 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #254 of 1422 bottom freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $987 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
  3. Compare. Pick your state to see your real number, then check the cheaper-to-run models of the same size.
Per year (U.S. avg)
$82
Over 12 years
$987
Saves vs the federal minimum
$10/yr
Size
17.3 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
$82
Electricity over 12 years
$987
Add the price you pay
+ $987

452 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

Or see every small (10 to 18 cu ft) model ranked.

Liebherr C762015 cu ft$55/yrsaves $321
Miele KFN 4776 ED edt/cs15 cu ft$55/yrsaves $321
Liebherr SC775116.9 cu ft$64/yrsaves $214
Beko BFBD30216SS16.1 cu ft$65/yrsaves $212

Specs

BrandFisher & Paykel
ModelRF170W******
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use452 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type505 kWh / year
Width31.1 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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