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Frestec FR 742 BX: $61 a year to run
This refrigerator uses 336 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $61 a year and $733 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #1289 of 1440 compact refrigerator models for running cost.
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Cost to run where you live
336 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.
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Specs
| Brand | Frestec |
| Model | FR 742 BX |
| Type | Compact Refrigerator |
| Energy use | 336 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 386 kWh / year |
| Width | 21.3 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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