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Samsung RT70F18LR series (no ice maker): $62 a year to run
This refrigerator uses 343 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $62 a year and $749 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #195 of 604 top freezer models for running cost.
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- Plus running cost. Add $749 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
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Cost to run where you live
343 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 small (10 to 18 cu ft) model ranked.
| Samsung RT18DG6300 series | 17.5 cu ft | $61/yr | saves $22 |
| Hisense BCD-418WP4NA1/HC1(H) | 15 cu ft | $61/yr | saves $11 |
| Hisense RT15A2CCE | 15 cu ft | $61/yr | saves $11 |
Specs
| Brand | Samsung |
| Model | RT70F18LR** |
| Type | Top Freezer |
| Energy use | 343 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 403 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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