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Samsung RF20A5101 series: $102 a year to run
This refrigerator uses 560 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $102 a year and $1,222 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #666 of 1422 bottom freezer models for running cost.
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- Plus running cost. Add $1,222 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
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Cost to run where you live
560 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.
| Liebherr SC7751 | 16.9 cu ft | $64/yr | saves $450 |
| Fisher & Paykel RF178WRNX1 | 18.2 cu ft | $68/yr | saves $410 |
| Fisher & Paykel RF178ANX1 | 18 cu ft | $75/yr | saves $323 |
| Hamilton Beach HBF1662 | 16.6 cu ft | $77/yr | saves $295 |
Specs
| Brand | Samsung |
| Model | RF20A5101** |
| Type | Bottom Freezer |
| Energy use | 560 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 618 kWh / year |
| Width | 32.1 in |
| Features | Ice maker |
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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