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Frigidaire FFHI1832T series: $81 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 447 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $81 a year and $976 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #518 of 604 top freezer models for running cost.

Per year (U.S. avg)
$81
Over 12 years
$976
Saves vs the federal minimum
$7/yr
Size
18.1 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
$81
Electricity over 12 years
$976
Add the price you pay
+ $976

447 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

Samsung RT18DG6300 series17.5 cu ft$61/yrsaves $249
Samsung RT18DG6500 series (no ice maker)17.5 cu ft$62/yrsaves $227
Samsung RT70F18LR series (no ice maker)17.5 cu ft$62/yrsaves $227
LG LT18S1100 series17.5 cu ft$63/yrsaves $225

Specs

BrandFrigidaire
ModelFFHI1832T*
TypeTop Freezer
Energy use447 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type488 kWh / year
Width29.6 in
FeaturesIce 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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