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Frigidaire FFHT2045X series (no ice maker): $70 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 385 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $70 a year and $840 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #413 of 604 top freezer models for running cost.

Per year (U.S. avg)
$70
Over 12 years
$840
Saves vs the federal minimum
$8/yr
Size
20 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
$70
Electricity over 12 years
$840
Add the price you pay
+ $840

385 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 $114
Samsung RT18DG6500 series (no ice maker)17.5 cu ft$62/yrsaves $92
Samsung RT70F18LR series (no ice maker)17.5 cu ft$62/yrsaves $92
LG LT18S1100 series17.5 cu ft$63/yrsaves $89

Specs

BrandFrigidaire
ModelFFHT2045X*
TypeTop Freezer
Energy use385 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type428 kWh / year
Width30 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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