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Samsung vs Summit refrigerators: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Samsung and Summit refrigerator, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Samsung model
$117/yr
100 models
Typical Summit model · cheaper to run
$69/yr
120 models
Difference over 12 years
$571
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Samsung typical | Summit typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 10 cu ft) | $73 (2) | $59 (21) | Summit ADRD15 · $47/yr |
| Small (10 to 18 cu ft) | $77 (16) | $71 (82) | Summit FF103PL · $54/yr |
| Medium (18 to 23 cu ft) | $112 (24) | $71 (17) | Summit CTR18 series · $66/yr |
Cheapest Samsung models to run
- RT18DG6300 series 17.5 cu ft · $61/yr
- RT18DG6500 series (no ice maker) 17.5 cu ft · $62/yr
- RT70F18LR series (no ice maker) 17.5 cu ft · $62/yr
- RT16A6195 series (no ice maker) 15.6 cu ft · $63/yr
- RT18M62*3** family (no ice maker) 17.6 cu ft · $66/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 Samsung or Summit refrigerators cheaper to run?
Summit. The typical (median) Summit model costs $69 a year in electricity, against $117 for Samsung, about $571 over a 12-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest Samsung refrigerator to run?
The Samsung RT18DG6300 series, at $61 a year (333 kWh).
What is the cheapest Summit refrigerator to run?
The Summit ADRD15, at $47 a year (256 kWh).