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Fisher & Paykel RS30S

Freezerless and Single Door · 16.3

Summary

The Fisher & Paykel RS30S is a freezerless and single door with 16.3 capacity that uses 247 kWh per year, costing approximately $39.52annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $395.20 in energy costs alone. It uses 31% less energy than the federal minimum standard. This is an exceptionally efficient model.

Ranked #1026 out of 4363 refrigerators by annual running cost, it costs $22.48 less per year than the category average of $62. At 29.8" wide, it is a standard size for its category.

$39.52
per year to run
81
efficiency score /100
$395.20
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Refrigerators

Ranked #1026 out of 4363 in the refrigerators category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$39.52 vs avg $62
$22.48/yr cheaper
Energy Use
247 kWh vs avg 385
138 kWh less
Efficiency Score
81 vs avg 63
Above average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use247 kWh/year
Federal Standard359 kWh/year
Better Than Standard31%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$39.52
Monthly Cost (estimated)$3.29
Capacity16.3
Width29.8"
Height83.6"
BrandFisher & Paykel
TypeFreezerless and Single Door
Date Certified2018-05-23

Running Cost Breakdown

Estimated electricity costs at different time horizons (based on $0.16/kWh US average rate):

Monthly
$3.29
1 Year
$39.52
5 Years
$197.60
10 Years
$395.20

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 RS30S is cheaper to run than the average refrigerator in its category. At $39.52/year, you'll save approximately $224.80 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.

Energy cost estimated at $0.16/kWh (US national average). Your actual cost depends on your local electricity rate and usage patterns. Data from ENERGY STAR certified product database.