Models how door style, location, and age push kWh above Energy Star baselines — then compares payback on a new unit.
Your Refrigerator
+1.2% energy use per year for gaskets & dirty coils.
+2.5% energy per °F above 72°F in unconditioned spaces.
Keep vs. Replace
Enter your fridge details to see a recommendation.
Practical tips & common mistakes
Garage kits matter
Manufacturers void warranties on garage installs without a garage kit heater — ambient penalty here is energy only, not warranty.
Replacing a 3-year-old fridge
Modern units under 5 years old rarely pay back on efficiency alone. This tool flags young Energy Star units for "keep" verdicts.
Coil maintenance is free ROI
Vacuum condenser coils and check door gaskets before scrap — fixes mimic years of "wear" in the model.
Side-by-side penalty
French door and side-by-side layouts use more kWh than top-freezer at the same era. Style multiplier matters as much as age.