Cost to run a mini fridge in New Hampshire
About $66.20 a year for a typical model, at the New Hampshire average of 26.91 cents per kWh.
How New Hampshire compares
The same mini fridge costs $44.75 a year at the U.S. average rate, so in New Hampshire you pay $21.45 more. See the New Hampshire electricity rate for the full picture.
Efficient or high-use: the range in New Hampshire
| Model type | kWh per year | Per year | Over 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficient | 206 | $55.43 | $554.35 |
| Typical | 246 | $66.20 | $661.99 |
| High use | 335 | $90.15 | $901.49 |
Between the efficient and the high-use model, the difference in New Hampshire adds up to about $347.14 over 10 years. Compact refrigerators, the kind used in dorms, offices and garages.
Models that cost the least to run in New Hampshire
| Model | Details | kWh per year | Cost per year in New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOMETIC C40S1 | Compact Refrigerator, 1.1 | 106 | $28.52 |
| DOMETIC C40S2 | Compact Refrigerator, 1.1 | 106 | $28.52 |
| Fisher & Paykel RS2435SB* | Compact Refrigerator, 4.6 | 106 | $28.52 |
| Liebherr UR3750 | Compact Refrigerator, 4.7 | 115 | $30.95 |
| DOMETIC C60SFS CARE | Compact Refrigerator, 1.7 | 124 | $33.37 |
| Liebherr UR3650 | Compact Refrigerator, 4.4 | 125 | $33.64 |
| Liebherr URP3653 | Compact Refrigerator, 4.1 | 125 | $33.64 |
| DOMETIC C60SBI CARE | Compact Refrigerator, 1.7 | 126 | $33.91 |
| Fisher & Paykel RS2435SB*T* | Compact Refrigerator, 4.6 | 137 | $36.87 |
| DOMETIC C60S1 | Compact Refrigerator, 1.7 | 145 | $39.02 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a mini fridge in New Hampshire?
About $66.20 a year, or $5.52 a month, for a typical ENERGY STAR certified model that uses 246 kWh a year at the New Hampshire average rate of 26.91 cents per kWh.
Is that more or less than in other states?
It is $21.45 a year more than the same mini fridge at the U.S. average rate. New Hampshire ranks 9 of 51 for electricity price, where 1 is the most expensive.
How much can an efficient mini fridge save in New Hampshire?
Over 10 years, a model in the most efficient 10% costs about $347.14 less to run in New Hampshire than a model in the 10% that use the most, at today's rate.
Same mini fridge, nearby in the ranking
- Connecticut $67.58 a year
- Alaska $67.21 a year
- District of Columbia $61.16 a year
- New Jersey $59.26 a year
Other appliances in New Hampshire
- Refrigerators in New Hampshire
- Freezers in New Hampshire
- Dishwashers in New Hampshire
- Clothes washers in New Hampshire
- Clothes dryers in New Hampshire
- Dehumidifiers in New Hampshire
- Room air conditioners in New Hampshire
- Televisions in New Hampshire
How we get these numbers: yearly electricity use comes from the ENERGY STAR certified product lists, measured with the federal test procedure. The rate is the average residential price the U.S. Energy Information Administration reports for each state, January to August 2026. Your own bill depends on your utility, your plan and how you use the appliance. See sources.