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Freezerless and Single Door

Frigidaire FRAE1626AW: $51 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 278 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $51 a year and $607 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #99 of 248 freezerless and single door models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $607 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)
$51
Over 12 years
$607
Saves vs the federal minimum
$6/yr
Size
15.5 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
$51
Electricity over 12 years
$607
Add the price you pay
+ $607

278 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 RS30SH*E* family16.7 cu ft$25/yrsaves $312
Liebherr SRB529013.7 cu ft$36/yrsaves $170
ELEMENT EUF14CE series13.8 cu ft$37/yrsaves $162
Midea MRU14F5A series13.8 cu ft$37/yrsaves $162

Specs

BrandFrigidaire
ModelFRAE1626AW
TypeFreezerless and Single Door
Energy use278 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type311 kWh / year
Width27.7 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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