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Compact Refrigerator

Frestec FTC24RE: $38 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 210 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $38 a year and $458 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #274 of 1440 compact refrigerator models for running cost.

Per year (U.S. avg)
$38
Over 12 years
$458
Saves vs the federal minimum
$5/yr
Size
2.4 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
$38
Electricity over 12 years
$458
Add the price you pay
+ $458

210 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

BrandFrestec
ModelFTC24RE
TypeCompact Refrigerator
Energy use210 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type238 kWh / year
Width17.8 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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