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Fisher & Paykel RB2470BRV1: $69 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 380 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $69 a year and $829 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #62 of 1422 bottom freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $829 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)
$69
Over 12 years
$829
Saves vs the federal minimum
$9/yr
Size
8 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
$69
Electricity over 12 years
$829
Add the price you pay
+ $829

380 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 compact (under 10 cu ft) model ranked.

Liebherr ICS51008.9 cu ft$55/yrsaves $175
Miele KFN 7734 D8.9 cu ft$55/yrsaves $175
Miele KFN 7784 D8.9 cu ft$55/yrsaves $175
Beko BBBF24108.4 cu ft$58/yrsaves $131

Specs

BrandFisher & Paykel
ModelRB2470BRV1
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use380 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type427 kWh / year
Width21.9 in
FeaturesCounter depth

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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