Mini Fridge Energy Cost Calculator
Compact refrigerator ideal for dorm rooms, offices, or as a secondary fridge.
Power Draw
80W
watts
Annual kWh
310
avg usage
Annual Cost
$40
avg national
CO₂/Year
0.22 tons
carbon impact
Mini Fridge Cost Calculator
Customize usage and your state's electricity rate for accurate cost estimates.
Daily Cost
$0.25
Monthly Cost
$7.59
Annual Cost
$91
Lifetime Cost
$911
Energy Saving Opportunities
ENERGY STARAvailable
Save up to 10% vs standard models
~$9/year savings
Energy Saving Tips
- ✓Keep away from heat sources
- ✓Allow space behind for airflow
- ✓Defrost regularly
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| Appliance | Watts | Annual kWh | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Fridge (current) | 80W | 310 | $40 |
| Refrigerator | 150W | 500 | $65 |
Mini Fridge Cost Summary
Purchase Price (one-time)$200
Annual Energy Cost (at 13¢/kWh)$91
Lifespan 10 years
Lifetime Energy Cost (energy only)$911
Total Cost of Ownership (purchase + energy)$1,111
Mini Fridge Energy FAQ
Mini Fridge Running Cost by City (top 100)
Electricity rates vary by city, so the cost to run a mini fridge does too. See your local cost:
New York, NYLos Angeles, CAChicago, ILHouston, TXPhoenix, AZPhiladelphia, PASan Antonio, TXSan Diego, CADallas, TXSan Jose, CAAustin, TXJacksonville, FLFort Worth, TXColumbus, OHIndianapolis, INCharlotte, NCSan Francisco, CASeattle, WADenver, COWashington, DCNashville, TNOklahoma City, OKEl Paso, TXBoston, MAPortland, ORLas Vegas, NVDetroit, MIMemphis, TNLouisville, KYBaltimore, MDMilwaukee, WIAlbuquerque, NMTucson, AZFresno, CASacramento, CAKansas City, MOMesa, AZAtlanta, GAOmaha, NEColorado Springs, CORaleigh, NCLong Beach, CAVirginia Beach, VAMiami, FLOakland, CAMinneapolis, MNTulsa, OKBakersfield, CATampa, FLWichita, KSArlington, TXAurora, CONew Orleans, LACleveland, OHHonolulu, HIAnaheim, CALexington, KYStockton, CAHenderson, NVCorpus Christi, TXRiverside, CANewark, NJSaint Paul, MNSanta Ana, CACincinnati, OHIrvine, CAOrlando, FLPittsburgh, PASt. Louis, MOGreensboro, NCOyster Bay, NYJersey City, NJAnchorage, AKLincoln, NEPlano, TXDurham, NCBuffalo, NYChandler, AZChula Vista, CAToledo, OHMadison, WIGilbert, AZReno, NVLubbock, TXFort Wayne, INNorth Las Vegas, NVSt. Petersburg, FLIrving, TXLaredo, TXWinston-Salem, NCChesapeake, VAGlendale, AZGarland, TXScottsdale, AZArlington, VANorfolk, VANorth Hempstead, NYBoise, IDFremont, CASpokane, WA
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