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Bottom Freezer Top 10% cheapest to run

Samsung BRB70F10DES series: $73 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 399 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $73 a year and $871 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #132 of 1421 bottom freezer models for running cost.

Per year (U.S. avg)
$73
Over 12 years
$871
Saves vs the federal minimum
$8/yr
Size
9.4 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
$73
Electricity over 12 years
$871
Add the price you pay
+ $871

399 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 RB2470BRV29.4 cu ft$36/yrsaves $434
Beko BFBF2412SS10.7 cu ft$53/yrsaves $229
Beko & Blomberg K60340N10.7 cu ft$53/yrsaves $229
Blomberg BRFB1044SS10.7 cu ft$53/yrsaves $229

Specs

BrandSamsung
ModelBRB70F10DES*
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use399 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type444 kWh / year
Width21.3 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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