Cost to run a mini fridge in Virginia
About $41.70 a year for a typical model, at the Virginia average of 16.95 cents per kWh.
How Virginia compares
The same mini fridge costs $44.75 a year at the U.S. average rate, so in Virginia you pay $3.05 less. See the Virginia electricity rate for the full picture.
Efficient or high-use: the range in Virginia
| Model type | kWh per year | Per year | Over 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficient | 206 | $34.92 | $349.17 |
| Typical | 246 | $41.70 | $416.97 |
| High use | 335 | $56.78 | $567.83 |
Between the efficient and the high-use model, the difference in Virginia adds up to about $218.65 over 10 years. Compact refrigerators, the kind used in dorms, offices and garages.
Models that cost the least to run in Virginia
| Model | Details | kWh per year | Cost per year in Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOMETIC C40S1 | Compact Refrigerator, 1.1 | 106 | $17.97 |
| DOMETIC C40S2 | Compact Refrigerator, 1.1 | 106 | $17.97 |
| Fisher & Paykel RS2435SB* | Compact Refrigerator, 4.6 | 106 | $17.97 |
| Liebherr UR3750 | Compact Refrigerator, 4.7 | 115 | $19.49 |
| DOMETIC C60SFS CARE | Compact Refrigerator, 1.7 | 124 | $21.02 |
| Liebherr UR3650 | Compact Refrigerator, 4.4 | 125 | $21.19 |
| Liebherr URP3653 | Compact Refrigerator, 4.1 | 125 | $21.19 |
| DOMETIC C60SBI CARE | Compact Refrigerator, 1.7 | 126 | $21.36 |
| Fisher & Paykel RS2435SB*T* | Compact Refrigerator, 4.6 | 137 | $23.22 |
| DOMETIC C60S1 | Compact Refrigerator, 1.7 | 145 | $24.58 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a mini fridge in Virginia?
About $41.70 a year, or $3.47 a month, for a typical ENERGY STAR certified model that uses 246 kWh a year at the Virginia average rate of 16.95 cents per kWh.
Is that more or less than in other states?
It is $3.05 a year less than the same mini fridge at the U.S. average rate. Virginia ranks 21 of 51 for electricity price, where 1 is the most expensive.
How much can an efficient mini fridge save in Virginia?
Over 10 years, a model in the most efficient 10% costs about $218.65 less to run in Virginia than a model in the 10% that use the most, at today's rate.
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Other appliances in Virginia
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- Televisions in Virginia
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.