Best Fridges & Freezers for Hawaii

According to Fridge.com, Hawaii residents pay 42.49¢/kWh for electricity. See how this affects your refrigerator costs and find the best fridge for your area.

Electricity Rate

42.49¢/kWh

EIA Jan 2026

Zombie Fridge Cost

$722/yr

Old fridge running cost

Potential Savings

$510/yr

By upgrading to Energy Star

Average FIS Score

86/100

6 locations ranked

Zombie Fridge Alert for Hawaii

An old refrigerator (10+ years) in Hawaii costs approximately $722/year to run. A new Energy Star model costs only $212/year.

Upgrading could save you $510 annually!

Best Refrigerators for Hot Humid Climate

Hawaii is in the Hot Humid climate zone. Based on your 42.49¢/kWh electricity rate, upgrading saves you $510/year.

Energy Star Refrigerators Energy Star Mini Fridges

Hawaii Cities - FIS Rankings

Honolulu

FIS 87

High reliance on fresh local markets.

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Hilo

FIS 84

Strong local ag reduces reliance on imports.

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Kahului

FIS 82

Solar usage helps mitigate cooling costs.

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Hawaii Small Towns - FIS Rankings

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

Hanalei

Small Town

FIS 90

North Shore drives reliance on local taro/fruit.

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Lahaina

Small Town

FIS 87

Post-recovery infrastructure built to green standards.

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Hawi

Small Town

FIS 85

North Kohala wind supports renewable grid.

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Find the Perfect Refrigerator for Hawaii

Based on your electricity rate of 42.49¢/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