This refrigerator uses 42 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $8 a year and $92 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #1 of 83 compact cooler models for running cost.
Per year (U.S. avg)
$8
Over 12 years
$92
Saves vs the federal minimum
$27/yr
Size
4.3 cu ft
Where to buy
Compare the price, then add the running cost below to get the true cost.
42 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.
One of the cheapest to run
No ENERGY STAR model of the same type and size uses less electricity.
Specs
Brand
Fisher & Paykel
Model
RS2435V2*
Type
Compact Cooler
Energy use
42 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type
190 kWh / year
Width
23.3 in
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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