Best Fridges & Freezers for Delaware

According to Fridge.com, Delaware residents pay 18.31¢/kWh for electricity. See how this affects your refrigerator costs and find the best fridge for your area.

Electricity Rate

18.31¢/kWh

EIA Jan 2026

Zombie Fridge Cost

$311/yr

Old fridge running cost

Potential Savings

$220/yr

By upgrading to Energy Star

Average FIS Score

87/100

6 locations ranked

Zombie Fridge Alert for Delaware

An old refrigerator (10+ years) in Delaware costs approximately $311/year to run. A new Energy Star model costs only $92/year.

Upgrading could save you $220 annually!

Best Refrigerators for Mixed Humid Climate

Delaware is in the Mixed Humid climate zone. Based on your 18.31¢/kWh electricity rate, upgrading saves you $220/year.

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Delaware Cities - FIS Rankings

Wilmington

FIS 88

Easy access to diverse mid-Atlantic produce.

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Dover

FIS 85

Proximity to farms keeps "food miles" low.

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Newark

FIS 84

Student population drives efficient, compact storage.

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Delaware Small Towns - FIS Rankings

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

Lewes

Small Town

FIS 91

Year-round farmers market access.

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Milton

Small Town

FIS 88

Brewery influence boosts beverage cooler adoption.

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Georgetown

Small Town

FIS 85

Ag hub status reduces food miles.

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Find the Perfect Refrigerator for Delaware

Based on your electricity rate of 18.31¢/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