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Insignia NS-CF43TMSS6-C
4.5 cu ft · Freezerless and Single Door refrigerator
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About the Insignia NS-CF43TMSS6-C
The Insignia NS-CF43TMSS6-C is a 4.5 cu ft freezerless and single door refrigerator certified by ENERGY STAR. Its official test figure is 224 kWh of electricity a year, which at the U.S. average price of 18.19¢ per kWh comes to $41 a year, or $489 over a typical 12-year life.
That is 16% less energy than the federal maximum for this type of fridge (268 kWh a year), a saving of about $8 a year compared with a model that only just meets the standard.
Among 248 freezerless and single door models it ranks #24 for running cost, in the cheapest 10%. The cheapest model of this type would save $218 in electricity over 12 years, though it may differ in size and features.
Listed features: counter depth.
Cost to run where you live
224 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
| Brand | Insignia |
| Model | NS-CF43TMSS6-C |
| Type | Freezerless and Single Door |
| Energy use | 224 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 268 kWh / year |
| Size | 4.5 cu ft |
| Width | 20.1 in |
| Features | Counter depth |
| Height | 44.1 in |
| Defrost | Automatic |
| Built-in | No |
| Compact | No |
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.
Questions people ask
How much does the Insignia NS-CF43TMSS6-C cost to run?
About $41 a year at the U.S. average electricity price (18.19¢/kWh), based on its ENERGY STAR rating of 224 kWh a year. In a state with expensive power it can be much more; pick your state on this page to see your number.
How much will the Insignia NS-CF43TMSS6-C cost in electricity over its life?
About $489 over 12 years, a typical life for a refrigerator. Add that to the price you pay to get the true cost to own.
Is the Insignia NS-CF43TMSS6-C energy efficient?
Yes. It is ENERGY STAR certified and uses 16% less energy than the federal maximum for its type.
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