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Thomson TFR441-D

Compact Refrigerator · 4.6

Summary

The Thomson TFR441-D is a compact refrigerator with 4.6 capacity that uses 204 kWh per year, costing approximately $32.64annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $326.40 in energy costs alone. It uses 20% less energy than the federal minimum standard. This is a solidly efficient choice.

Ranked #289 out of 4363 refrigerators by annual running cost, it costs $29.36 less per year than the category average of $62. At 20" wide, it fits in tight spaces where a full-size unit won't.

$32.64
per year to run
70
efficiency score /100
$326.40
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Refrigerators

Ranked #289 out of 4363 in the refrigerators category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$32.64 vs avg $62
$29.36/yr cheaper
Energy Use
204 kWh vs avg 385
181 kWh less
Efficiency Score
70 vs avg 63
Above average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use204 kWh/year
Federal Standard255 kWh/year
Better Than Standard20%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$32.64
Monthly Cost (estimated)$2.72
Capacity4.6
Width20"
Height32"
BrandThomson
TypeCompact Refrigerator
Date Certified2021-07-18

Running Cost Breakdown

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

Monthly
$2.72
1 Year
$32.64
5 Years
$163.20
10 Years
$326.40

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 Thomson TFR441-D is cheaper to run than the average refrigerator in its category. At $32.64/year, you'll save approximately $293.60 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.