Cost to run a mini fridge in Kansas
About $37.54 a year for a typical model, at the Kansas average of 15.26 cents per kWh.
How Kansas compares
The same mini fridge costs $44.75 a year at the U.S. average rate, so in Kansas you pay $7.21 less. See the Kansas electricity rate for the full picture.
Efficient or high-use: the range in Kansas
| Model type | kWh per year | Per year | Over 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficient | 206 | $31.44 | $314.36 |
| Typical | 246 | $37.54 | $375.40 |
| High use | 335 | $51.12 | $511.21 |
Between the efficient and the high-use model, the difference in Kansas adds up to about $196.85 over 10 years. Compact refrigerators, the kind used in dorms, offices and garages.
Models that cost the least to run in Kansas
| Model | Details | kWh per year | Cost per year in Kansas |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOMETIC C40S1 | Compact Refrigerator, 1.1 | 106 | $16.18 |
| DOMETIC C40S2 | Compact Refrigerator, 1.1 | 106 | $16.18 |
| Fisher & Paykel RS2435SB* | Compact Refrigerator, 4.6 | 106 | $16.18 |
| Liebherr UR3750 | Compact Refrigerator, 4.7 | 115 | $17.55 |
| DOMETIC C60SFS CARE | Compact Refrigerator, 1.7 | 124 | $18.92 |
| Liebherr UR3650 | Compact Refrigerator, 4.4 | 125 | $19.07 |
| Liebherr URP3653 | Compact Refrigerator, 4.1 | 125 | $19.07 |
| DOMETIC C60SBI CARE | Compact Refrigerator, 1.7 | 126 | $19.23 |
| Fisher & Paykel RS2435SB*T* | Compact Refrigerator, 4.6 | 137 | $20.91 |
| DOMETIC C60S1 | Compact Refrigerator, 1.7 | 145 | $22.13 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a mini fridge in Kansas?
About $37.54 a year, or $3.13 a month, for a typical ENERGY STAR certified model that uses 246 kWh a year at the Kansas average rate of 15.26 cents per kWh.
Is that more or less than in other states?
It is $7.21 a year less than the same mini fridge at the U.S. average rate. Kansas ranks 33 of 51 for electricity price, where 1 is the most expensive.
How much can an efficient mini fridge save in Kansas?
Over 10 years, a model in the most efficient 10% costs about $196.85 less to run in Kansas than a model in the 10% that use the most, at today's rate.
Same mini fridge, nearby in the ranking
- New Mexico $37.74 a year
- Florida $37.69 a year
- Mississippi $37.05 a year
- North Carolina $36.75 a year
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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.