How this refrigerator electricity cost calculator works
Refrigerator cost uses average watts ÷ 1,000 × equivalent compressor/fan run hours per day, then scales the resulting kWh to monthly and annual cost.
How to use it
- Power draw. Enter the value in W.
- Hours used per day. Enter the value in hours.
- Days used per month. Enter the value in days.
- Electricity rate. Enter the value in $/kWh.
- Request the result. Add your email, then select “Email & show my result.”
What to do with the number
Refrigerators cycle continuously rather than drawing compressor power for 24 straight hours, so an average measured draw or realistic duty cycle is important. A 24-to-48-hour plug-in meter reading captures compressor cycling, defrost cycles and door-use effects better than the nameplate wattage.
Planning estimate
Use this result as a starting point, not a guarantee. Product specifications, site conditions, manufacturer guidance, local codes, taxes, labor, tolerances, and rounding can change the real requirement or cost.