Appliance planning · updated 2026-08-26

Refrigerator running cost

At the 150 W preset running 8 hours a day, this appliance uses 1.2 kWh/day. Average compressor runtime is lower than 24 hours of nameplate power.

Monthly and annual examples

Market30-day estimateAnnual estimate
United States$6.64/month$80.77/year
United Kingdom£9.48/month£115.28/year
Germany€13.93/month€169.46/year
India₹198/month₹2,409/year
Bangladesh৳327.6/month৳3,985.8/year

Rates are illustrative governed reference rows. Replace the rate and appliance input in the appliance running cost calculator; nameplate power, cycling, weather, and slab tariffs can change the result.

How to replace this preset

The refrigerator preset is 150 W for 8 hours per day, or 1.2 kWh per day. Replace both values with the nameplate rating and your observed runtime. Average compressor runtime is lower than 24 hours of nameplate power. A refrigerator, fan, or inverter air conditioner may cycle, so a plug-in energy meter is better than assuming the nameplate runs continuously.

Why the estimate changes

Your bill may differ because of slab tariffs, fixed charges, seasonal use, thermostat cycling, standby draw, and the difference between rated and actual power. Use the result to compare scenarios, not as a utility-bill prediction.