Best Fridges & Freezers for Alabama

According to Fridge.com, Alabama residents pay 16.72¢/kWh for electricity. See how this affects your refrigerator costs and find the best fridge for your area.

Electricity Rate

16.72¢/kWh

EIA Jan 2026

Zombie Fridge Cost

$284/yr

Old fridge running cost

Potential Savings

$201/yr

By upgrading to Energy Star

Average FIS Score

88/100

6 locations ranked

Zombie Fridge Alert for Alabama

An old refrigerator (10+ years) in Alabama costs approximately $284/year to run. A new Energy Star model costs only $84/year.

Upgrading could save you $201 annually!

Best Refrigerators for Hot Humid Climate

Alabama is in the Hot Humid climate zone. Based on your 16.72¢/kWh electricity rate, upgrading saves you $201/year.

Energy Star Refrigerators Energy Star Mini Fridges

Alabama Cities - FIS Rankings

Huntsville

FIS 91

Engineers demand high-spec, precise cooling systems.

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Birmingham

FIS 86

Food scene upgrading homes to "chef-grade" standards.

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Mobile

FIS 84

High access to seafood necessitates reliable deep-freeze.

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Alabama Small Towns - FIS Rankings

Towns under 20,000 population with strong kitchen efficiency scores.

Fairhope

Small Town

FIS 93

Year-round access to fresh coastal produce.

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Muscle Shoals

Small Town

FIS 89

Reliable TVA power for freezers.

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Guntersville

Small Town

FIS 86

Lake climate aids garage unit efficiency.

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Find the Perfect Refrigerator for Alabama

Based on your electricity rate of 16.72¢/kWh, Energy Star models are highly recommended.

About the Fridge.com Intelligence Score (FIS)

The FIS is a 0-100 score that measures how well a location supports efficient kitchen operation. It considers three key factors:

Grid Efficiency

Local electricity costs vs. Energy Star appliance adoption rates

Nutritional Velocity

Access to fresh food, local markets, and healthy eating patterns

Kitchen Economics

Grocery costs relative to income and storage efficiency