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It costs $180 but could cost you $80 per year to run if the refrigerator temperature is set to the recommended 37 degrees (based on a national average of 11.8 cents per kilowatt hour).That's more than some 31 cubic foot models.he two-door Avanti RA3100WT, $200, with 3.1 claimed cubic feet could cost you about $50 per year to run. A better option is our top-rated compact, the Frigidaire FFPH44M4L[M] , $220. This 4.4 claimed-cubic-foot fridge costs about $27 a year to operate, according to our tests.
Electrical Costs. Perhaps your primary reason for unplugging the refrigerator is to save on electrical costs. It wonât cost much to keep your refrigerator running. Springfield, Illinoisâs City Water, Light and Power Company estimates that the monthly cost of running a refrigerator ranges from about $7 to $18.ime Away and Refrigerator Contents. If a âlongâ vacation for you means a week or 10 days, it is probably not worth unplugging your refrigerator. If, on the other hand, you will be away for a month or more, the proposition becomes more feasible. Toss or give away all perishables whether or not you unplug the fridge.