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Freezerless and Single Door

Frigidaire FRAE2136AW: $56 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 306 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $56 a year and $668 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #162 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 $668 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)
$56
Over 12 years
$668
Saves vs the federal minimum
$8/yr
Size
21.1 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
$56
Electricity over 12 years
$668
Add the price you pay
+ $668

306 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.

Frigidaire GRDA1911A series18.8 cu ft$39/yrsaves $194
Electrolux EI33AR80W series18.9 cu ft$40/yrsaves $192
Frigidaire FPRU19F8W series18.9 cu ft$40/yrsaves $192
Frigidaire PRDA1922A series18.9 cu ft$40/yrsaves $192

Specs

BrandFrigidaire
ModelFRAE2136AW
TypeFreezerless and Single Door
Energy use306 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type351 kWh / year
Width29.7 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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