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Samsung RT16A6195 series (no ice maker): $63 a year to run
This refrigerator uses 345 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $63 a year and $753 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #201 of 604 top freezer models for running cost.
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Cost to run where you live
345 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.
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Specs
| Brand | Samsung |
| Model | RT16A6195** |
| Type | Top Freezer |
| Energy use | 345 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 384 kWh / year |
| Width | 27.6 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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