RCA RFR320-B-PURPLE-COM Running Cost (Refrigerator)
RCA RFR320-B-PURPLE-COM: running cost
At 197 kWh/yr, the RCA RFR320-B-PURPLE-COM's ENERGY STAR certification puts it one of the cheaper models in its category to run against every other certified refrigerator.
That $37 is priced at 18.8¢/kWh, the average of all 51 state rates this site tracks. Your own state's rate is one click away.
How the RCA RFR320-B-PURPLE-COM compares to other refrigerators
Against the category average of 386 kWh/yr, this model uses 49% less, ranking 243 of 4,704 refrigerators tracked here for running cost. 4,704 certified refrigerators, one average, about $36/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the RCA RFR320-B-PURPLE-COM on that list: RCA RFR320-B-ORANGE-COM ($37/yr, 197 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while RCA RFR320-B-RED-COM ($37/yr, 197 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Within the RCA lineup
Ranked 7 of RCA's 46 certified refrigerators, this sits between the EFR180 ($30/yr, the brand's cheapest) and the RFR836-6COM ($60/yr, its priciest).
Cost over its typical lifespan
13 years is NAHB's typical service life for this category; at $37/year, the RCA RFR320-B-PURPLE-COM adds up to about $481 in electricity over that span.
Weighing a replacement
Efficient as certified refrigerators go, $37/year is a reasonable baseline if you're comparing what else is on the market.
See what else is certified in this category before you decide.
If you're keeping it
A refrigerator like the RCA RFR320-B-PURPLE-COM 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.
How this was checked
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 197 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 243 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.