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Samsung RF27T5201 series: $128 a year to run
This refrigerator uses 705 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $128 a year and $1,539 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #1255 of 1421 bottom freezer models for running cost.
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Cost to run where you live
705 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
| Samsung RM80F23VM series | 23.5 cu ft | $93/yr | saves $426 |
| LG LF25S6000 series | 25.1 cu ft | $97/yr | saves $371 |
| Samsung RF30BB6602 series | 30.1 cu ft | $99/yr | saves $349 |
| LG LF27NCH10 series | 26.5 cu ft | $100/yr | saves $341 |
Specs
| Brand | Samsung |
| Model | RF27T5201** |
| Type | Bottom Freezer |
| Energy use | 705 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 785 kWh / year |
| Width | 35.8 in |
| Features | Ice maker, Door dispenser |
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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