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Bottom Freezer

Samsung RF32CG5N10 series: $129 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 709 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $129 a year and $1,548 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #1265 of 1422 bottom freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $1,548 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
  3. Compare. Pick your state to see your real number, then check the cheaper-to-run models of the same size.
Per year (U.S. avg)
$129
Over 12 years
$1,548
Saves vs the federal minimum
$6/yr
Size
31.5 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
$129
Electricity over 12 years
$1,548
Add the price you pay
+ $1,548

709 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

Or see every extra large (27 cu ft and up) model ranked.

Samsung RF30BB6602 series30.1 cu ft$99/yrsaves $358
LG LF32S6000 series31.7 cu ft$109/yrsaves $238
Continental Electric CE-FRF19227.4 cu ft$115/yrsaves $172
COSMO COS-RFFV283GHBK27.4 cu ft$115/yrsaves $172

Specs

BrandSamsung
ModelRF32CG5N10**
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use709 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type742 kWh / year
Width35.8 in
FeaturesIce maker

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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