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Insignia NS-CF43TMSS6-C

Freezerless and Single Door · 4.5

Summary

The Insignia NS-CF43TMSS6-C is a freezerless and single door with 4.5 capacity that uses 224 kWh per year, costing approximately $35.84annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $358.40 in energy costs alone. It uses 16% less energy than the federal minimum standard. This is a solidly efficient choice.

Ranked #751 out of 4363 refrigerators by annual running cost, it costs $26.16 less per year than the category average of $62. At 20.1" wide, it is a standard size for its category.

$35.84
per year to run
66
efficiency score /100
$358.40
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Refrigerators

Ranked #751 out of 4363 in the refrigerators category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$35.84 vs avg $62
$26.16/yr cheaper
Energy Use
224 kWh vs avg 385
161 kWh less
Efficiency Score
66 vs avg 63
Above average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use224 kWh/year
Federal Standard268 kWh/year
Better Than Standard16%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$35.84
Monthly Cost (estimated)$2.99
Capacity4.5
Width20.1"
Height44.1"
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
$2.99
1 Year
$35.84
5 Years
$179.20
10 Years
$358.40

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-CF43TMSS6-C is cheaper to run than the average refrigerator in its category. At $35.84/year, you'll save approximately $261.60 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.