Best Fridges & Freezers for Arizona

According to Fridge.com, Arizona residents pay 15.55¢/kWh for electricity. See how this affects your refrigerator costs and find the best fridge for your area.

Electricity Rate

15.55¢/kWh

EIA Jan 2026

Zombie Fridge Cost

$264/yr

Old fridge running cost

Potential Savings

$187/yr

By upgrading to Energy Star

Average FIS Score

89/100

6 locations ranked

Zombie Fridge Alert for Arizona

An old refrigerator (10+ years) in Arizona costs approximately $264/year to run. A new Energy Star model costs only $78/year.

Upgrading could save you $187 annually!

Best Refrigerators for Hot Dry Climate

Arizona is in the Hot Dry climate zone. Based on your 15.55¢/kWh electricity rate, upgrading saves you $187/year.

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Arizona Cities - FIS Rankings

Tucson

FIS 90

Gastronomy designation drives ingredient quality.

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Phoenix

FIS 88

Solar panels offset high cooling costs.

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Mesa

FIS 86

One of the lowest monthly grocery costs in West.

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Arizona Small Towns - FIS Rankings

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

Sedona

Small Town

FIS 94

Wellness culture drives high-end produce storage.

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Bisbee

Small Town

FIS 89

Elevation of 5,000+ ft reduces cooling loads.

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Winslow

Small Town

FIS 86

Route 66 ensures steady supply chain.

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Find the Perfect Refrigerator for Arizona

Based on your electricity rate of 15.55¢/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