Cost to run a refrigerator in Tennessee
About $66.24 a year for a typical model, at the Tennessee average of 13.8 cents per kWh.
How Tennessee compares
The same refrigerator costs $87.31 a year at the U.S. average rate, so in Tennessee you pay $21.07 less. See the Tennessee electricity rate for the full picture.
Efficient or high-use: the range in Tennessee
| Model type | kWh per year | Per year | Over 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficient | 333 | $45.95 | $459.54 |
| Typical | 480 | $66.24 | $662.40 |
| High use | 699 | $96.46 | $964.62 |
Between the efficient and the high-use model, the difference in Tennessee adds up to about $505.08 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 Tennessee
| Model | Details | kWh per year | Cost per year in Tennessee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midea MRW14B2ABB | Top Freezer, 1.5 | 121 | $16.70 |
| Honeywell H34WCB | Top Freezer, 3.3 | 143 | $19.73 |
| Fisher & Paykel RB2470BRV2 | Bottom Freezer, 9.4 | 200 | $27.60 |
| Absocold ARD1033FB21R/L | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $36.29 |
| Absocold ARD1033FS21R/L | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $36.29 |
| Absocold ARD1033FW21R/L | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $36.29 |
| MicroFridge 10.0LMF4R | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $36.29 |
| MicroFridge 10.0LMF4RW | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $36.29 |
| MicroFridge 10.0RMF4R | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $36.29 |
| MicroFridge 10.0RMF4RW | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $36.29 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a refrigerator in Tennessee?
About $66.24 a year, or $5.52 a month, for a typical ENERGY STAR certified model that uses 480 kWh a year at the Tennessee average rate of 13.8 cents per kWh.
Is that more or less than in other states?
It is $21.07 a year less than the same refrigerator at the U.S. average rate. Tennessee ranks 44 of 51 for electricity price, where 1 is the most expensive.
How much can an efficient refrigerator save in Tennessee?
Over 10 years, a model in the most efficient 10% costs about $505.08 less to run in Tennessee than a model in the 10% that use the most, at today's rate.
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Other appliances in Tennessee
- Mini fridges in Tennessee
- Freezers in Tennessee
- Dishwashers in Tennessee
- Clothes washers in Tennessee
- Clothes dryers in Tennessee
- Dehumidifiers in Tennessee
- Room air conditioners in Tennessee
- Televisions in Tennessee
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.