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Fisher & Paykel RF178ANX1: $75 a year to run
This refrigerator uses 412 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $75 a year and $899 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #160 of 1422 bottom freezer models for running cost.
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- Plus running cost. Add $899 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
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Cost to run where you live
412 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.
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| Beko BFBF30116SS | 16.1 cu ft | $65/yr | saves $124 |
Specs
| Brand | Fisher & Paykel |
| Model | RF178ANX1 |
| Type | Bottom Freezer |
| Energy use | 412 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 510 kWh / year |
| Width | 31.1 in |
| Features | Counter 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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