Fhiaba S240FR3U
Freezerless and Single Door · 13.0
Summary
The Fhiaba S240FR3U is a freezerless and single door with 13.0 capacity that uses 296 kWh per year, costing approximately $47.36annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $473.60 in energy costs alone. It uses 11% less energy than the federal minimum standard. It meets ENERGY STAR certification but isn't among the top performers.
Ranked #1599 out of 4363 refrigerators by annual running cost, it costs $14.64 less per year than the category average of $62. At 24" wide, it is a standard size for its category.
How This Compares to Other Refrigerators
Ranked #1599 out of 4363 in the refrigerators category (by lowest annual cost).
Energy Details
Running Cost Breakdown
Estimated electricity costs at different time horizons (based on $0.16/kWh US average rate):
Actual costs vary by location. States like Hawaii ($0.43/kWh) pay significantly more while Idaho ($0.11/kWh) pays less. Use our energy calculator to estimate costs at your local rate.
What This Means for You
The Fhiaba S240FR3U is cheaper to run than the average refrigerator in its category. At $47.36/year, you'll save approximately $146.40 over 10 years compared to a typical model in this category.
Its efficiency score is moderate — solid but not top-tier. It balances upfront cost with reasonable energy savings.
Energy costs are just one factor in choosing a refrigerator. Consider the purchase price, features, reliability, and how the total cost of ownership (purchase price + energy costs over its expected lifespan) compares to alternatives.