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Bottom Freezer Top 10% cheapest to run

Fisher & Paykel RS2474BRU1: $69 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 382 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $69 a year and $834 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #71 of 1422 bottom freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $834 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
$834
Saves vs the federal minimum
$31/yr
Size
10.6 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
$834
Add the price you pay
+ $834

382 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 small (10 to 18 cu ft) model ranked.

Fisher & Paykel RB2470BRV29.4 cu ft$36/yrsaves $397
LG LB12S2000 series11.8 cu ft$52/yrsaves $212
Beko BFBF2414SS11.4 cu ft$52/yrsaves $210
Blomberg BRFB1045SS11.4 cu ft$52/yrsaves $210

Specs

BrandFisher & Paykel
ModelRS2474BRU1
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use382 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type551 kWh / year
Width23.3 in
FeaturesIce maker, 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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