Cost to run a refrigerator in Illinois
About $92.30 a year for a typical model, at the Illinois average of 19.23 cents per kWh.
How Illinois compares
The same refrigerator costs $87.31 a year at the U.S. average rate, so in Illinois you pay $4.99 more. See the Illinois electricity rate for the full picture.
Efficient or high-use: the range in Illinois
| Model type | kWh per year | Per year | Over 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficient | 333 | $64.04 | $640.36 |
| Typical | 480 | $92.30 | $923.04 |
| High use | 699 | $134.42 | $1,344.18 |
Between the efficient and the high-use model, the difference in Illinois adds up to about $703.82 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 Illinois
| Model | Details | kWh per year | Cost per year in Illinois |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midea MRW14B2ABB | Top Freezer, 1.5 | 121 | $23.27 |
| Honeywell H34WCB | Top Freezer, 3.3 | 143 | $27.50 |
| Fisher & Paykel RB2470BRV2 | Bottom Freezer, 9.4 | 200 | $38.46 |
| Absocold ARD1033FB21R/L | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $50.57 |
| Absocold ARD1033FS21R/L | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $50.57 |
| Absocold ARD1033FW21R/L | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $50.57 |
| MicroFridge 10.0LMF4R | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $50.57 |
| MicroFridge 10.0LMF4RW | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $50.57 |
| MicroFridge 10.0RMF4R | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $50.57 |
| MicroFridge 10.0RMF4RW | Top Freezer, 10.0 | 263 | $50.57 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a refrigerator in Illinois?
About $92.30 a year, or $7.69 a month, for a typical ENERGY STAR certified model that uses 480 kWh a year at the Illinois average rate of 19.23 cents per kWh.
Is that more or less than in other states?
It is $4.99 a year more than the same refrigerator at the U.S. average rate. Illinois ranks 16 of 51 for electricity price, where 1 is the most expensive.
How much can an efficient refrigerator save in Illinois?
Over 10 years, a model in the most efficient 10% costs about $703.82 less to run in Illinois than a model in the 10% that use the most, at today's rate.
Same refrigerator, nearby in the ranking
- Maryland $102.29 a year
- Pennsylvania $101.42 a year
- Wisconsin $91.44 a year
- Ohio $90.29 a year
Other appliances in Illinois
- Mini fridges in Illinois
- Freezers in Illinois
- Dishwashers in Illinois
- Clothes washers in Illinois
- Clothes dryers in Illinois
- Dehumidifiers in Illinois
- Room air conditioners in Illinois
- Televisions in Illinois
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.