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Insignia NS-CF30TMSS6-C

Freezerless and Single Door · 2.9

Summary

The Insignia NS-CF30TMSS6-C is a freezerless and single door with 2.9 capacity that uses 273 kWh per year, costing approximately $43.68annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $436.80 in energy costs alone. It is ENERGY STAR certified, meeting the program's energy efficiency requirements.

Ranked #1405 out of 4363 refrigerators by annual running cost, it costs $18.32 less per year than the category average of $62. At 18.9" wide, it is a standard size for its category.

$43.68
per year to run
50
efficiency score /100
$436.80
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Refrigerators

Ranked #1405 out of 4363 in the refrigerators category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$43.68 vs avg $62
$18.32/yr cheaper
Energy Use
273 kWh vs avg 385
112 kWh less
Efficiency Score
50 vs avg 63
Below average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use273 kWh/year
Federal Standard254 kWh/year
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$43.68
Monthly Cost (estimated)$3.64
Capacity2.9
Width18.9"
Height33.5"
BrandInsignia
TypeFreezerless and Single Door
Date Certified2025-05-20

Running Cost Breakdown

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

Monthly
$3.64
1 Year
$43.68
5 Years
$218.40
10 Years
$436.80

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 Insignia NS-CF30TMSS6-C is cheaper to run than the average refrigerator in its category. At $43.68/year, you'll save approximately $183.20 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.

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.