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Avanti FF18H series: $65 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 358 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $65 a year and $781 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #214 of 604 top freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $781 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)
$65
Over 12 years
$781
Saves vs the federal minimum
$9/yr
Size
18.3 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
$65
Electricity over 12 years
$781
Add the price you pay
+ $781

358 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 $55
Samsung RT18DG6500 series (no ice maker)17.5 cu ft$62/yrsaves $33
Samsung RT70F18LR series (no ice maker)17.5 cu ft$62/yrsaves $33
LG LT18S1100 series17.5 cu ft$63/yrsaves $31

Specs

BrandAvanti
ModelFF18H**
TypeTop Freezer
Energy use358 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type410 kWh / year
Width29.5 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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