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Frigidaire FRTE1622AB: $63 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 347 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $63 a year and $757 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #203 of 604 top freezer models for running cost.

Per year (U.S. avg)
$63
Over 12 years
$757
Saves vs the federal minimum
$7/yr
Size
17 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
$63
Electricity over 12 years
$757
Add the price you pay
+ $757

347 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

BrandFrigidaire
ModelsFRTE1622AB, FRTE1622AS, FRTE1622AW
TypeTop Freezer
Energy use347 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type385 kWh / year
Width27.6 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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