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Samsung RF32CG5900 series: $142 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 781 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $142 a year and $1,705 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #1395 of 1422 bottom freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $1,705 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)
$142
Over 12 years
$1,705
Saves vs the federal minimum
$7/yr
Size
30 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
$142
Electricity over 12 years
$1,705
Add the price you pay
+ $1,705

781 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.

Samsung RF30BB6602 series30.1 cu ft$99/yrsaves $515
LG LF27NCH10 series26.5 cu ft$100/yrsaves $506
LG LB26H2200 series25.5 cu ft$102/yrsaves $478
LG LRDCS2603 series25.5 cu ft$102/yrsaves $478

Specs

BrandSamsung
ModelRF32CG5900**
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use781 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type818 kWh / year
Width35.8 in
FeaturesIce maker, Door dispenser

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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