Cost to run a refrigerator in Michigan
About $104.30 a year for a typical model, at the Michigan average of 21.73 cents per kWh.
How Michigan compares
The same refrigerator costs $87.31 a year at the U.S. average rate, so in Michigan you pay $16.99 more. See the Michigan electricity rate for the full picture.
Efficient or high-use: the range in Michigan
| Model type | kWh per year | Per year | Over 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficient | 333 | $72.36 | $723.61 |
| Typical | 480 | $104.30 | $1,043.04 |
| High use | 699 | $151.89 | $1,518.93 |
Between the efficient and the high-use model, the difference in Michigan adds up to about $795.32 over 10 years. Full-size models with a top freezer, bottom freezer or side-by-side doors.
Models that cost the least to run in Michigan
| Model | Details | kWh per year | Cost per year in Michigan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midea MRW14B2ABB | Top Freezer, 1.5 | 121 | $26.29 |
| Honeywell H34WCB | Top Freezer, 3.3 | 143 | $31.07 |
| Fisher & Paykel RB2470BRV2 | Bottom Freezer, 9.4 | 200 | $43.46 |
| Absocold ARD1033FB21R/L | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $57.15 |
| Absocold ARD1033FS21R/L | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $57.15 |
| Absocold ARD1033FW21R/L | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $57.15 |
| MicroFridge 10.0LMF4R | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $57.15 |
| MicroFridge 10.0LMF4RW | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $57.15 |
| MicroFridge 10.0RMF4R | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $57.15 |
| MicroFridge 10.0RMF4RW | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $57.15 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a refrigerator in Michigan?
About $104.30 a year, or $8.69 a month, for a typical ENERGY STAR certified model that uses 480 kWh a year at the Michigan average rate of 21.73 cents per kWh.
Is that more or less than in other states?
It is $16.99 a year more than the same refrigerator at the U.S. average rate. Michigan ranks 13 of 51 for electricity price, where 1 is the most expensive.
How much can an efficient refrigerator save in Michigan?
Over 10 years, a model in the most efficient 10% costs about $795.32 less to run in Michigan than a model in the 10% that use the most, at today's rate.
Same refrigerator, nearby in the ranking
- New Jersey $115.63 a year
- Vermont $114.86 a year
- Maryland $102.29 a year
- Pennsylvania $101.42 a year
Other appliances in Michigan
- Mini fridges in Michigan
- Freezers in Michigan
- Dishwashers in Michigan
- Clothes washers in Michigan
- Clothes dryers in Michigan
- Dehumidifiers in Michigan
- Room air conditioners in Michigan
- Televisions in Michigan
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.