Best Fridges & Freezers for New Mexico

According to Fridge.com, New Mexico residents pay 14.93¢/kWh for electricity. See how this affects your refrigerator costs and find the best fridge for your area.

Electricity Rate

14.93¢/kWh

EIA Jan 2026

Zombie Fridge Cost

$254/yr

Old fridge running cost

Potential Savings

$179/yr

By upgrading to Energy Star

Average FIS Score

88/100

6 locations ranked

Zombie Fridge Alert for New Mexico

An old refrigerator (10+ years) in New Mexico costs approximately $254/year to run. A new Energy Star model costs only $75/year.

Upgrading could save you $179 annually!

Best Refrigerators for Hot Dry Climate

New Mexico is in the Hot Dry climate zone. Based on your 14.93¢/kWh electricity rate, upgrading saves you $179/year.

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New Mexico Cities - FIS Rankings

Albuquerque

FIS 89

High reliance on locally grown produce.

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Santa Fe

FIS 88

Priority on quality, long-lasting appliances.

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Las Cruces

FIS 85

Ag-tech drives preservation innovation.

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New Mexico Small Towns - FIS Rankings

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

Taos

Small Town

FIS 93

Earthship/sustainable housing capital; off-grid expertise.

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Ruidoso

Small Town

FIS 89

Mountain resort climate eases cooling burden.

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Truth or Consequences

Small Town

FIS 86

Thermal waters attract health-conscious residents.

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Find the Perfect Refrigerator for New Mexico

Based on your electricity rate of 14.93¢/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