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SH SH572-SS: $69 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 382 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $69 a year and $834 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #407 of 604 top freezer models for running cost.

Per year (U.S. avg)
$69
Over 12 years
$834
Saves vs the federal minimum
$8/yr
Size
20.2 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
$69
Electricity over 12 years
$834
Add the price you pay
+ $834

382 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 RT18DG6300 series17.5 cu ft$61/yrsaves $107
Samsung RT18DG6500 series (no ice maker)17.5 cu ft$62/yrsaves $85
Samsung RT70F18LR series (no ice maker)17.5 cu ft$62/yrsaves $85
LG LT18S1100 series17.5 cu ft$63/yrsaves $83

Specs

BrandSH
ModelsSH572-SS, SH572-WW
TypeTop Freezer
Energy use382 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type428 kWh / year
Width29.7 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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