Made for Indian homes • Uses ₹ and electricity units (kWh)
⚡ Free refrigerator electricity calculator

Know what your fridge costs to run in rupees.

Enter the annual units shown on your BEE energy label and instantly estimate monthly cost, yearly bill, long-term expense, and potential savings.

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Calculate your refrigerator energy cost

Use the BEE label method for the best estimate, or estimate from wattage when annual consumption is unavailable.

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Use the effective per-unit rate from your latest bill.
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Most refrigerators cycle on and off. A 25%–45% duty cycle is a practical starting estimate, but actual use changes with climate, age, size, settings, and door opening frequency.
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Indian rupee formatResults shown in easy-to-read ₹ values.
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BEE label readyWorks with annual units printed on the label.
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Compare savingsSee annual savings and estimated payback.
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How to find the right numbers

1
Check the BEE label

Look for “Annual Energy Consumption” mentioned in units per year.

2
Check your electricity bill

Use your effective cost per unit. It may vary by state, slab, taxes, and provider.

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Compare two fridge models

Enter the efficient model’s annual units and any extra purchase price to estimate payback.

Simple ways to reduce fridge power use

✓Keep enough ventilation space behind and around the refrigerator.
✓Avoid placing hot food directly inside; let it cool first.
✓Check the door gasket regularly for loose sealing or air leakage.
✓Do not set cooling colder than needed, especially in winter.
✓For very old refrigerators, compare annual units before repairing again.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers for Indian households comparing refrigerator electricity costs.

What does one electricity unit mean?

One electricity unit means one kilowatt-hour (kWh). For example, a 1,000-watt appliance running for one hour uses one unit.

Is BEE annual consumption accurate?

It is a useful standardised comparison figure. Your actual usage can differ because of room temperature, door opening, food load, voltage, maintenance, and thermostat settings.

Why is my electricity rate higher than the tariff shown?

Indian electricity bills may include slab rates, fixed charges, taxes, fuel adjustment charges, and other fees. Using the effective average rate from your recent bill gives a better household estimate.

Does a higher star rating always save more money?

Usually it uses less electricity within a similar category, but compare annual units, capacity, purchase price, and expected usage rather than relying only on the star count.