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Frigidaire FRTE1814AB: $68 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 374 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $68 a year and $816 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #391 of 604 top freezer models for running cost.

Per year (U.S. avg)
$68
Over 12 years
$816
Saves vs the federal minimum
$8/yr
Size
18.7 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
$68
Electricity over 12 years
$816
Add the price you pay
+ $816

374 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 $89
Samsung RT18DG6500 series (no ice maker)17.5 cu ft$62/yrsaves $68
Samsung RT70F18LR series (no ice maker)17.5 cu ft$62/yrsaves $68
LG LT18S1100 series17.5 cu ft$63/yrsaves $65

Specs

BrandFrigidaire
ModelsFRTE1814AB, FRTE1814AW
TypeTop Freezer
Energy use374 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type417 kWh / year
Width29.7 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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