Appliances / Refrigerators / RCA

Compact Refrigerator

RCA RFR465: $41 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 224 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $41 a year and $489 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #512 of 1440 compact refrigerator models for running cost.

Per year (U.S. avg)
$41
Over 12 years
$489
Saves vs the federal minimum
$6/yr
Size
4.7 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
$41
Electricity over 12 years
$489
Add the price you pay
+ $489

224 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 RS2435SB series4.6 cu ft$19/yrsaves $258
Liebherr UR37504.7 cu ft$21/yrsaves $238
Liebherr UR36504.4 cu ft$23/yrsaves $216
Liebherr URP36534.1 cu ft$23/yrsaves $216

Specs

BrandRCA
ModelRFR465
TypeCompact Refrigerator
Energy use224 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type256 kWh / year
Width20.1 in
FeaturesCounter depth

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.

Want the cheapest picks every week?

Join the free Leak Club. One short email with the lowest-cost picks we found.

Join the Leak Club