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Samsung RF28T5A01 series: $117 a year to run
This refrigerator uses 645 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $117 a year and $1,408 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #1065 of 1422 bottom freezer models for running cost.
- Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
- Plus running cost. Add $1,408 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
- Compare. Pick your state to see your real number, then check the cheaper-to-run models of the same size.
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Compare the price, then add the running cost below to get the true cost.
Cost to run where you live
645 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 extra large (27 cu ft and up) model ranked.
| LG LF25S6000 series | 25.1 cu ft | $97/yr | saves $240 |
| Samsung RF30BB6602 series | 30.1 cu ft | $99/yr | saves $218 |
| LG LF27NCH10 series | 26.5 cu ft | $100/yr | saves $210 |
| LG LB26H2200 series | 25.5 cu ft | $102/yr | saves $181 |
Specs
| Brand | Samsung |
| Model | RF28T5A01** |
| Type | Bottom Freezer |
| Energy use | 645 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 708 kWh / year |
| Width | 35.8 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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