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Frigidaire vs Summit refrigerators: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Frigidaire and Summit refrigerator, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Frigidaire model · cheaper to run
$57/yr
270 models
Typical Summit model
$69/yr
120 models
Difference over 12 years
$148
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Frigidaire typical | Summit typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 10 cu ft) | $37 (137) | $59 (21) | Frigidaire FRWE4626AS · $27/yr |
| Small (10 to 18 cu ft) | $56 (18) | $71 (82) | Frigidaire FFUE1326AV · $47/yr |
| Medium (18 to 23 cu ft) | $82 (78) | $71 (17) | Frigidaire GRDA1911A series · $39/yr |
Cheapest Frigidaire models to run
- FRWE4626AS 4.5 cu ft · $27/yr
- GRWE5726AS 5.4 cu ft · $29/yr
- EFR107-B-WHITE 1.6 cu ft · $29/yr
- EFR107-WHITE (with counter depth) 1.6 cu ft · $29/yr
- EFR115-B-BLACK (with counter depth) 1.6 cu ft · $29/yr
Cheapest Summit models to run
- ADRD15 2.8 cu ft · $47/yr
- FF195 3.1 cu ft · $47/yr
- ADRD24 4.8 cu ft · $48/yr
- FF708BLSS 5.3 cu ft · $50/yr
- FF6BK2SS 5.8 cu ft · $51/yr
Questions
Are Frigidaire or Summit refrigerators cheaper to run?
Frigidaire. The typical (median) Frigidaire model costs $57 a year in electricity, against $69 for Summit, about $148 over a 12-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest Frigidaire refrigerator to run?
The Frigidaire FRWE4626AS, at $27 a year (151 kWh).
What is the cheapest Summit refrigerator to run?
The Summit ADRD15, at $47 a year (256 kWh).