Best Fridges & Freezers for Maryland

According to Fridge.com, Maryland residents pay 22.3¢/kWh for electricity. See how this affects your refrigerator costs and find the best fridge for your area.

Electricity Rate

22.3¢/kWh

EIA Jan 2026

Zombie Fridge Cost

$379/yr

Old fridge running cost

Potential Savings

$268/yr

By upgrading to Energy Star

Average FIS Score

90/100

6 locations ranked

Zombie Fridge Alert for Maryland

An old refrigerator (10+ years) in Maryland costs approximately $379/year to run. A new Energy Star model costs only $112/year.

Upgrading could save you $268 annually!

Best Refrigerators for Mixed Humid Climate

Maryland is in the Mixed Humid climate zone. Based on your 22.3¢/kWh electricity rate, upgrading saves you $268/year.

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Maryland Cities - FIS Rankings

Rockville

FIS 92

High education correlates with smart food storage.

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Baltimore

FIS 89

Rapid uptake of efficiency in row homes.

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Annapolis

FIS 87

High demand for marine-grade refrigeration.

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Maryland Small Towns - FIS Rankings

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

Berlin

Small Town

FIS 93

Ranked "Coolest Small Town"; high organic focus.

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Saint Michaels

Small Town

FIS 90

Maritime history influences compact efficiency.

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Frostburg

Small Town

FIS 86

Mountain location requires fewer cooling days.

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Find the Perfect Refrigerator for Maryland

Based on your electricity rate of 22.3¢/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