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Which American fridge freezer saves the most energy? In this article, we’ve listed each model included in our comparison of American fridge freezers, ranging from the model with the lowest energy consumption to the one with the highest.
| American fridge freezer | Energy consumption | |
|---|---|---|
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LG GSLV91MBAC
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224 kWh |
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Samsung RS68A884CSL
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225 kWh |
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Samsung RS68A884CB1/EF
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225 kWh |
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Haier HSR5918DIMP
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253 kWh |
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Hisense RQ563N4SI2
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279 kWh |
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LG GSLA81PZLD
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280 kWh |
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LG GSLA80PZLD
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280 kWh |
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Hisense RF632N4WIE
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295 kWh |
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Hoover HHSBSO6174XWDK
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312 kWh |
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Hisense RS694N4ICE
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|
323 kWh |
American fridge freezers come in various sizes and represent the latest innovations. They tend to have higher running costs than traditional freezers due to their considerably large capacity. However, modern technology has generally made them more efficient. Many models feature better compressors, improved interior lighting using cooler LED lights and energy-saving functions. The energy consumption also depends on the choice of settings; you can decrease the temperature when it is not full to consume less energy. The most sophisticated models are furnished with high-tech doors you can tap to see through without opening the door, thus keeping the cool air intact. Some models dispense ice and water with closed doors, too.
All American fridge freezers have an energy label, as European Law requires. The energy label makes it easier to compare the fridge freezers.
The energy label provides information on:
The following diagram shows the distribution in energy rating across the 42 American fridge freezers represented in our comparison:
The chart below shows how the annual energy consumption is distributed across American fridge freezers.
The chart shows that the American fridge freezer with the lowest annual energy consumption uses 224 kWh, whereas the model with the highest consumes 460 kWh.
What is the difference in electricity cost across American fridge freezers?
The American fridge freezer with the lowest energy consumption uses 224 kWh annually. Based on an electricity cost of £0.3 per kWh, this gives an annual electricity cost of £67.
In comparison, the American fridge freezer with the highest energy consumption uses 460 kWh annually. This gives an annual electricity cost of £138.
| American fridge-freezer | Annual energy consumption | Annual energy costs |
|---|---|---|
| Most energy-efficient American fridge-freezer | 224 kWh | £67 |
| Least energy-efficient American fridge-freezer | 460 kWh | £138 |
| Average American fridge-freezer | 346 kWh | £104 |
How much electricity does an American refrigerator consume compared to other major appliances? We compare this in the graph below, which shows the average electricity consumption of numerous large appliances:
Notes:
*The energy consumption of refrigerators is based on the annual energy consumption.
*The energy consumption of washing machines, washer dryers, and dishwashers is based on 100 cycles.
*The energy consumption of dryers is based on 160 cycles.
