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fridgemaster FMD440M6RVE: $60 a year to run
This refrigerator uses 328 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $60 a year and $716 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #1250 of 1440 compact refrigerator models for running cost.
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- Plus running cost. Add $716 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
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Cost to run where you live
328 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.
| Fisher & Paykel RS2435SB series | 4.6 cu ft | $19/yr | saves $485 |
| Liebherr UR3750 | 4.7 cu ft | $21/yr | saves $465 |
| Liebherr UR3650 | 4.4 cu ft | $23/yr | saves $443 |
| Liebherr URP3653 | 4.1 cu ft | $23/yr | saves $443 |
Specs
| Brand | fridgemaster |
| Model | FMD440M6RVE |
| Type | Compact Refrigerator |
| Energy use | 328 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 365 kWh / year |
| Width | 18.9 in |
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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