Frigidaire EFR0133-BLKSS-6COM Running Cost (Refrigerator)
Frigidaire EFR0133-BLKSS-6COM: running cost
At 297 kWh/yr, the Frigidaire EFR0133-BLKSS-6COM's ENERGY STAR certification puts it cheaper than most models in its category to run against every other certified refrigerator.
The $56 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Where this ranks
That's 23.1% below the refrigerator category average of 386 kWh/yr, and ranks 1,708 of 4,704 certified refrigerators for annual running cost, 1 being cheapest. Every one of the 4,704 currently-certified refrigerators feeds that average, putting this model about $17/year under it. See how it's calculated on the how it is calculated page.
The closest alternatives by cost
Sorted by running cost among refrigerators, one step cheaper is Frestec FR 1002 WHB ($56/yr, 297 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is Frigidaire EFR0133-WHITE-6COM ($56/yr, 297 kWh/yr).
Comparing Frigidaire's own models
Frigidaire makes 311 ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators; this one ranks 132 of 311 for running cost, between the brand's cheapest, the FRWE4626AS at $28/yr, and its priciest, the FRFS2813B at $137/yr.
What this adds up to over time
Over the 13-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the Frigidaire EFR0133-BLKSS-6COM costs roughly $726 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Is it worth replacing?
The Frigidaire EFR0133-BLKSS-6COM is already efficient for its category at $56/year. If you're shopping and comparing options, this is roughly what a well-chosen new refrigerator costs to run.
Worth comparing a few current certified models before deciding.
Protecting what you have
A refrigerator like the Frigidaire EFR0133-BLKSS-6COM is a real household expense whether or not it needs replacing yet; a protection plan is one way to budget for a repair rather than a full replacement.
The data behind this page
Two sourced numbers, nothing modeled: ENERGY STAR's certified kWh/yr for this exact model, and EIA's published state electricity rate. At rank 1,708 of 4,704 for running cost, see the refrigerator category page for the rest of the field, or the guide to how much your state matters.