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Multiply the price per kilowatt-hour by the number of kilowatt-hours per day your refrigerator consumes. Based on the average California price per kilowatt-hour of 16.4 cents, a unit consuming 2.4 kilowatt-hours per day would cost 39 cents each day to operate.ivide the wattage of your refrigerator by 3. Your refrigerator cycles on and off, and only consumes the maximum wattage about one-third of the time it's plugged in, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. For a typical 300-watt unit, divide by 3 to get 100 watts before attempting to calculate operating costs.
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.