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FRIGIDAIRE;RCA;Ginny's;Arctic Chef EFR285-C: $38 a year to run
This refrigerator uses 210 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $38 a year and $458 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #275 of 1440 compact refrigerator models for running cost.
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Cost to run where you live
210 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
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Specs
| Brand | FRIGIDAIRE;RCA;Ginny's;Arctic Chef |
| Model | EFR285-C |
| Type | Compact Refrigerator |
| Energy use | 210 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 239 kWh / year |
| Width | 17.8 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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