Kitchen appliance comparison

Old refrigerator vs. Energy Star model: what is the savings gap?

Refrigerators never really turn off, so even a moderate efficiency upgrade can create a noticeable monthly and yearly savings difference.

Open the prefilled estimate, then swap in your own fridge wattage if you know the exact label value.

Open fridge comparison See refrigerator guide

24 hour runtime makes efficiency differences add up fast
Good for replacement and upgrade decisions
Simple monthly and yearly savings view

Example comparison

Old fridge 220 W vs Energy Star 120 W

Old fridge $22.18/mo

Energy Star $12.10/mo

Monthly gap $10.08

That adds up to about $120.96 per year at the same usage level.

Why it matters

Always-on appliances are the easiest to benchmark

Refrigerators run all day, every day. That makes them a strong candidate for comparing old equipment against newer efficient models when you are considering a replacement.

Old fridge example: 220 W.
Energy Star example: 120 W.
24-hour use: keeps the monthly savings visible.

Best next step

Check the exact savings before you buy

If you are replacing a refrigerator, the calculator makes it easy to test your own wattage numbers and see whether the upgrade pays back in monthly energy cost.

Refrigerator running cost guide Open the appliance-specific page with a prefilled baseline estimate. Portable AC vs. window AC Compare a second high-intent household energy decision.

FAQ

Quick refrigerator replacement questions

Why compare old and newer refrigerators?

Because even modest efficiency gains can matter when the appliance runs all day every day.

Can I use exact model labels?

Yes. Replace the starter wattage values with the figures from your appliance label or manual.

Does WattWise show yearly savings?

Yes. Comparison mode shows the monthly difference and the implied yearly savings in the decision snapshot.