Cost to run a refrigerator in South Carolina
About $76.32 a year for a typical model, at the South Carolina average of 15.9 cents per kWh.
How South Carolina compares
The same refrigerator costs $87.31 a year at the U.S. average rate, so in South Carolina you pay $10.99 less. See the South Carolina electricity rate for the full picture.
Efficient or high-use: the range in South Carolina
| Model type | kWh per year | Per year | Over 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficient | 333 | $52.95 | $529.47 |
| Typical | 480 | $76.32 | $763.20 |
| High use | 699 | $111.14 | $1,111.41 |
Between the efficient and the high-use model, the difference in South Carolina adds up to about $581.94 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 South Carolina
| Model | Details | kWh per year | Cost per year in South Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midea MRW14B2ABB | Top Freezer, 1.5 | 121 | $19.24 |
| Honeywell H34WCB | Top Freezer, 3.3 | 143 | $22.74 |
| Fisher & Paykel RB2470BRV2 | Bottom Freezer, 9.4 | 200 | $31.80 |
| Absocold ARD1033FB21R/L | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $41.82 |
| Absocold ARD1033FS21R/L | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $41.82 |
| Absocold ARD1033FW21R/L | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $41.82 |
| MicroFridge 10.0LMF4R | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $41.82 |
| MicroFridge 10.0LMF4RW | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $41.82 |
| MicroFridge 10.0RMF4R | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $41.82 |
| MicroFridge 10.0RMF4RW | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $41.82 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a refrigerator in South Carolina?
About $76.32 a year, or $6.36 a month, for a typical ENERGY STAR certified model that uses 480 kWh a year at the South Carolina average rate of 15.9 cents per kWh.
Is that more or less than in other states?
It is $10.99 a year less than the same refrigerator at the U.S. average rate. South Carolina ranks 26 of 51 for electricity price, where 1 is the most expensive.
How much can an efficient refrigerator save in South Carolina?
Over 10 years, a model in the most efficient 10% costs about $581.94 less to run in South Carolina than a model in the 10% that use the most, at today's rate.
Same refrigerator, nearby in the ranking
- Minnesota $78.91 a year
- Texas $76.94 a year
- West Virginia $74.78 a year
- Georgia $74.30 a year
Other appliances in South Carolina
- Mini fridges in South Carolina
- Freezers in South Carolina
- Dishwashers in South Carolina
- Clothes washers in South Carolina
- Clothes dryers in South Carolina
- Dehumidifiers in South Carolina
- Room air conditioners in South Carolina
- Televisions in South Carolina
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.