Fisher & Paykel RF178WRNX1
Bottom Freezer · 18.2
Summary
The Fisher & Paykel RF178WRNX1 is a bottom freezer with 18.2 capacity that uses 372 kWh per year, costing approximately $59.52annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $595.20 in energy costs alone. It uses 27% less energy than the federal minimum standard, earning ENERGY STAR's "Most Efficient" designation — the top tier of certified products. This is a solidly efficient choice.
Ranked #2570 out of 4363 refrigerators by annual running cost, it costs $2.48 less per year than the category average of $62. At 31.1" wide, it is a standard size for its category.
How This Compares to Other Refrigerators
Ranked #2570 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 Fisher & Paykel RF178WRNX1 is cheaper to run than the average refrigerator in its category. At $59.52/year, you'll save approximately $24.80 over 10 years compared to a typical model in this category.
With a high efficiency score, this model is one of the better options if minimizing long-term energy costs is a priority.
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.