60-Watt vs 250-Watt Under-counter Refrigerator: Running Cost Compared
A 250-watt under-counter refrigerator costs $23.94 more per month than a 60-watt under-counter refrigerator ($291.27 per year), assuming 24 hours a day at $0.175/kWh. Per hour the difference is $0.033.
Side by side
| 60-watt Under-counter Refrigerator | 250-watt Under-counter Refrigerator | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 60 W | 250 W |
| Hours per day | 24 | 24 |
| Cost per hour | $0.011 | $0.044 |
| Cost per day | $0.252 | $1.05 |
| Cost per week | $1.76 | $7.35 |
| Cost per month | $7.56 | $31.50 |
| Cost per year | $91.98 | $383.25 |
| Energy per year | 526 kWh | 2,190 kWh |
Based on $0.175 per kWh (US average).
Which should you choose?
Higher wattage does not always mean more heat or output per dollar, and it does not always mean it runs longer. A bigger unit may reach the target temperature faster and then cycle off. Compare size to your room or job before you decide.
Want your own numbers? Open either calculator and enter your hours and rate: 60-watt Under-counter Refrigerator or 250-watt Under-counter Refrigerator.