Cost to run a refrigerator in Illinois

$0.03/hour

Refrigerator at 150 W in Illinois (19.32¢/kWh) · $21.14/month at 24 h/day

By hours of use

Use	Per day	Per month	Per year
1 h/day	$0.03	$0.88	$10.58
2 h/day	$0.06	$1.76	$21.16
4 h/day	$0.12	$3.52	$42.31
8 h/day	$0.23	$7.05	$84.62
12 h/day	$0.35	$10.57	$126.93
24 h/day	$0.70	$21.14	$253.86

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 Illinois?

At 150 W and 19.32¢/kWh: $0.03 per hour, $0.70 per day and $21.14 per month at 24 h/day.

How does Illinois 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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