Cost to run a refrigerator in Georgia

$0.02/hour

Refrigerator at 150 W in Georgia (15.90¢/kWh) · $17.40/month at 24 h/day

By hours of use

Use	Per day	Per month	Per year
1 h/day	$0.02	$0.73	$8.71
2 h/day	$0.05	$1.45	$17.41
4 h/day	$0.10	$2.90	$34.82
8 h/day	$0.19	$5.80	$69.64
12 h/day	$0.29	$8.70	$104.46
24 h/day	$0.57	$17.40	$208.93

A modern fridge averages about 100-200 W over a day (around 1-2 kWh/day) because the compressor cycles; the label running wattage is higher.

How much does it cost to run a refrigerator in Georgia?

At 150 W and 15.90¢/kWh: $0.02 per hour, $0.57 per day and $17.40 per month at 24 h/day.

How does Georgia compare with other states?

The same use costs $13.92/month in Nevada (cheapest) and $51.63/month in Hawaii (most expensive); the US average is $19.87.

Price: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential, August 2026 preliminary; released October 23, 2026).

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