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Smad DDT-744W*MU family: $71 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 390 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $71 a year and $851 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #437 of 604 top freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $851 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)
$71
Over 12 years
$851
Saves vs the federal minimum
$8/yr
Size
20.5 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
$71
Electricity over 12 years
$851
Add the price you pay
+ $851

390 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 medium (18 to 23 cu ft) model ranked.

Samsung RT18DG6300 series17.5 cu ft$61/yrsaves $124
Samsung RT18DG6500 series (no ice maker)17.5 cu ft$62/yrsaves $103
Samsung RT70F18LR series (no ice maker)17.5 cu ft$62/yrsaves $103
LG LT18S1100 series17.5 cu ft$63/yrsaves $100

Specs

BrandSmad
ModelDDT-744W*MU
TypeTop Freezer
Energy use390 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type435 kWh / year
Width30 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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