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Freezerless and Single Door Top 10% cheapest to run

Fisher & Paykel RS30SH*E* family: $25 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 135 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $25 a year and $295 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #2 of 248 freezerless and single door models for running cost.

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  2. Plus running cost. Add $295 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
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Per year (U.S. avg)
$25
Over 12 years
$295
Saves vs the federal minimum
$41/yr
Size
16.7 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
$25
Electricity over 12 years
$295
Add the price you pay
+ $295

135 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.

One of the cheapest to run

No ENERGY STAR model of the same type and size uses less electricity.

Specs

BrandFisher & Paykel
ModelRS30SH*E*
TypeFreezerless and Single Door
Energy use135 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type362 kWh / year
Width23.8 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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