Best Fridges & Freezers for Connecticut

According to Fridge.com, Connecticut residents pay 27.72¢/kWh for electricity. See how this affects your refrigerator costs and find the best fridge for your area.

Electricity Rate

27.72¢/kWh

EIA Jan 2026

Zombie Fridge Cost

$471/yr

Old fridge running cost

Potential Savings

$333/yr

By upgrading to Energy Star

Average FIS Score

90/100

6 locations ranked

Zombie Fridge Alert for Connecticut

An old refrigerator (10+ years) in Connecticut costs approximately $471/year to run. A new Energy Star model costs only $139/year.

Upgrading could save you $333 annually!

Best Refrigerators for Mixed Humid Climate

Connecticut is in the Mixed Humid climate zone. Based on your 27.72¢/kWh electricity rate, upgrading saves you $333/year.

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Connecticut Cities - FIS Rankings

Stamford

FIS 92

Residents replace appliances 20% faster than US average.

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New Haven

FIS 88

High density of year-round markets boosts fresh food scores.

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Hartford

FIS 85

Leader in peak-hour energy avoidance programs.

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Connecticut Small Towns - FIS Rankings

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

Litchfield

Small Town

FIS 94

High uptake of Energy Star appliances in renovated historic homes.

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Mystic

Small Town

FIS 91

Coastal proximity allows for high turnover of fresh local seafood.

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Putnam

Small Town

FIS 88

Revitalized mill town infrastructure supports stable grid.

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Find the Perfect Refrigerator for Connecticut

Based on your electricity rate of 27.72¢/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