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Honeywell H34WCB: $26 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 143 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $26 a year and $312 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #1 of 604 top freezer models for running cost.

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  2. Plus running cost. Add $312 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
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Per year (U.S. avg)
$26
Over 12 years
$312
Saves vs the federal minimum
$21/yr
Size
3.3 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
$26
Electricity over 12 years
$312
Add the price you pay
+ $312

143 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.

One of the cheapest to run

No ENERGY STAR model of the same type and size uses less electricity.

Specs

BrandHoneywell
ModelH34WCB
TypeTop Freezer
Energy use143 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type260 kWh / year
Width18.5 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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