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Compact Cooler

Frigidaire FRWE4626AS: $27 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 151 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $27 a year and $330 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #56 of 83 compact cooler models for running cost.

Per year (U.S. avg)
$27
Over 12 years
$330
Saves vs the federal minimum
$7/yr
Size
4.5 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
$27
Electricity over 12 years
$330
Add the price you pay
+ $330

151 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

Fisher & Paykel RS2435V2 series4.3 cu ft$8/yrsaves $238
Fisher & Paykel RS2435V2*T* family4.3 cu ft$9/yrsaves $216
Zephyr PRRFD24C2AP (no ice maker)3.9 cu ft$13/yrsaves $179
Zephyr PRRFD24C2AS-OD (no ice maker)3.9 cu ft$13/yrsaves $179

Specs

BrandFrigidaire
ModelFRWE4626AS
TypeCompact Cooler
Energy use151 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type191 kWh / year
Width21.5 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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