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Samsung vs Whirlpool refrigerators: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Samsung and Whirlpool refrigerator, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Samsung model
$117/yr
100 models
Typical Whirlpool model · cheaper to run
$88/yr
139 models
Difference over 12 years
$346
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Samsung typical | Whirlpool typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 10 cu ft) | $73 (2) | $48 (25) | Whirlpool AMA27S1E · $39/yr |
| Small (10 to 18 cu ft) | $77 (16) | $69 (16) | Whirlpool WRR56X18F series · $53/yr |
| Medium (18 to 23 cu ft) | $112 (24) | $86 (54) | Whirlpool WRTX4418T series (no ice maker) · $67/yr |
| Large (23 to 27 cu ft) | $123 (20) | $122 (31) | Samsung RM80F23VM series · $93/yr |
| Extra large (27 cu ft and up) | $127 (38) | $130 (13) | Samsung RF30BB6602 series · $99/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 Whirlpool models to run
- AMA27S1E 2.6 cu ft · $39/yr
- WH27S1E 2.6 cu ft · $39/yr
- WHR27**E family 2.7 cu ft · $39/yr
- WHR33MBKE 3.2 cu ft · $40/yr
- WHR33M**E family 3.2 cu ft · $40/yr
Questions
Are Samsung or Whirlpool refrigerators cheaper to run?
Whirlpool. The typical (median) Whirlpool model costs $88 a year in electricity, against $117 for Samsung, about $346 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 Whirlpool refrigerator to run?
The Whirlpool AMA27S1E, at $39 a year (214 kWh).