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Alva, Florida

Best Refrigerators in Alva, Florida

Fridge.com recommends the best refrigerators and freezers for Alva based on Florida's 15.7¢/kWh electricity rate and hot humid climate. In Alva, upgrading from an old fridge saves $144/year at your 13.7¢/kWh rate. Alva's humidity makes your fridge work harder—Energy Star models handle it efficiently and last longer.

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ELECTRICITY RATE
15.7¢
Per kWh, residential — Florida state average.
SRC · EIA Form 861
ZOMBIE-FRIDGE COST
$267/yr
Avg yearly cost of a 10+ yr-old fridge in Alva.
SRC · DOE × EIA
UPGRADE SAVINGS
$188/yr
Avg yearly savings switching to ENERGY STAR.
SRC · DOE × EIA
FIS SCORE
58/100
Average · how well Alva supports efficient kitchen operation.
SRC · Fridge.com Replacement Index
MARKET CONTEXT · ALVA
Population

3,279

Homeownership

93.4%

Median Household Income

$83,551

U.S. Census ACS

Temperature Range

62° – 82°F

Jan–Jul avg (NOAA 30-yr)

YOUR LOCAL RATE

1 ZIP in Alva

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Best refrigerators for Alva

Hot-Humid climate · save $164/yr

Based on your 15.7¢/kWh electricity rate in Alva, upgrading to an ENERGY STAR refrigerator saves you $164/year. These models are ideal for Hot-Humid conditions.

Arctic Wind 45078 Freestanding Mini Fridge with Top Freezer | Fridge.comSave $164/yr
Energy Star

Arctic Wind 45078 Freestanding Mini Fridge with Top Freezer

$85.38

BLACK+DECKER 1.7 Cu. Ft. Compact Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Certified, Single Door Mini Fridge with Chiller Compartment, Personal Fridge for Home or Dorm Room, R600a Refrigerant, BCRK17B, Black | Fridge.comSave $164/yr
Energy Star

BLACK+DECKER 1.7 Cu. Ft. Compact Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Certified, Single Door Mini Fridge with Chiller Compartment, Personal Fridge for Home or Dorm Room, R600a Refrigerant, BCRK17B, Black

$130.1

Avanti 18 Inch Freestanding Refrigerator AR17T1B | Fridge.comSave $164/yr
Energy Star

Avanti 18 Inch Freestanding Refrigerator AR17T1B

$133.99

Runs ~$37/yr in Alva

ROOMWELL E-Star 1.7 Cu Ft Mini Fridge for Office, Compact Black Small Refrigerator Without Freezer Automatic Defrost With Integrated Door Handle, 37 dB Countertop Fridge Quite, Ideal for Bedroom, Dorm | Fridge.comSave $164/yr
Energy Star

ROOMWELL E-Star 1.7 Cu Ft Mini Fridge for Office, Compact Black Small Refrigerator Without Freezer Automatic Defrost With Integrated Door Handle, 37 dB Countertop Fridge Quite, Ideal for Bedroom, Dorm

$149.99

HOT-HUMID CLIMATE

Recommended collections for Alva

Dual-compressor humidity control Energy Star certified Moisture-sealed drawers

⚠ Garage placement NOT recommended due to extreme temperatures

Best freezers for Alva

Indoor · Hot-Humid

For Alva's hot-humid climate, we recommend ENERGY STAR freezers for indoor use.

Whynter Energy Star 1.1 cu. ft. Upright Freezer with Lock | Fridge.com
Energy Star

Whynter Energy Star 1.1 cu. ft. Upright Freezer with Lock

$165.71

Whynter Energy Star 1.1 cu. ft. Upright Freezer with Lock | Fridge.com
Energy Star

Whynter Energy Star 1.1 cu. ft. Upright Freezer with Lock

$189.99

BLACK+DECKER 1.2 Cu. Ft. Compact Upright Freezer, Mini Deep Freeze with Full-Width Wire Shelf | Fridge.com
Energy Star

BLACK+DECKER 1.2 Cu. Ft. Compact Upright Freezer, Mini Deep Freeze with Full-Width Wire Shelf

$193.4

Whynter Energy Star 3.0 Cu. ft. Upright Freezer with Lock | Fridge.com
Energy Star

Whynter Energy Star 3.0 Cu. ft. Upright Freezer with Lock

$294.99

COST OF OWNERSHIP

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In Alva, an old refrigerator (10+ years) costs about $267/year. An ENERGY STAR model costs only $79/year.

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Fridge.com has FIS rankings for multiple cities and towns across Florida. Each location has unique energy costs and climate considerations.

Frequently Asked

Alva has an FIS score of 58/100. The FIS measures three factors: Grid Efficiency (local electricity costs), Nutritional Velocity (fresh food access), and Kitchen Economics (grocery costs vs. income). Energy-efficient appliances are especially valuable here to maximize kitchen efficiency. Explore the full FIS analysis for Alva at Fridge.com.

About the FIS Score

The Fridge.com Intelligence Score (FIS) is a 0-100 rating that measures how well a location supports efficient kitchen operation. It considers Grid Efficiency (local electricity costs), Nutritional Velocity (fresh food access), and Kitchen Economics (grocery costs vs. income). A higher score indicates better conditions for efficient refrigerator operation and food storage.

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