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What is your old appliance
actually costing you?

Enter your appliance details and see exactly what it costs to run, what a new model would save you, and when the upgrade pays for itself.

Step-by-step

Your Refrigerator

Configuration

! Note: Side-by-side fridges use 40–60% more energy than top or bottom freezer models of equivalent size. This is factored into your results below.

Your electricity rate

Rate / kWh $0.18
All kWh figures sourced directly from EPA Energy Star published data files. Savings calculated using your electricity rate.
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Enter Your Fridge Details

Select your configuration, size, year purchased, and electricity rate — then hit Calculate to see exactly what your fridge costs and how much you could save.
Potential savings from a replacement
New model monthly cost
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New model annual cost
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Annual savings vs current
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Energy use comparison

Your fridge
New Energy Star

10-year cumulative savings

Total dollars saved vs. keeping your current fridge, year by year
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Savings accumulating
Post-breakeven (pure profit)
Recommended replacements
Savings vs your current fridge · affiliate links disclosed

Data Sources: kWh consumption figures sourced from EPA Energy Star published data (energystar.gov). Running costs are calculated by applying your entered electricity rate to EPA historical consumption figures by configuration, size, and era. Replacement model kWh values are EPA Energy Star certified baselines. Electricity rates are representative averages — your actual rate may differ. Check your utility bill for your precise rate.

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Recommended replacement models with full savings breakdowns are on their way. We're building them out carefully — they'll appear here once we're confident in the data.

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About This Calculator

Uses Energy Star electricity consumption data and your local utility rate to estimate annual operating costs and potential savings from a newer appliance.

Disclaimers & Disclosures

Estimates, not guarantees

Savings figures are estimates based on average consumption data for your selected appliance configuration, era, and electricity rate. Actual running costs depend on usage patterns, local climate, appliance condition, and your utility's rate structure. Results are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute a guarantee of savings.

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ApplianceEdge may earn a commission if you purchase through links on this page. This is at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships have no influence on which products appear, how they are ranked, or what is written about them. No manufacturer or retailer pays for placement or favorable coverage.

Pricing & availability

Prices shown are representative market ranges at time of publication and may not reflect current retail pricing. Verify pricing directly with the retailer before making any purchase decision. Model availability varies by region.

Energy data

kWh consumption data is sourced from EPA Energy Star published datasets (energystar.gov). ApplianceEdge does not warrant that this data is complete, error-free, or current. Consumption figures represent typical use under standardised test conditions and may differ from real-world performance.