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Best Fridges & Freezers for New York

According to Fridge.com, New York residents pay 26.95¢/kWh for electricity. See how this affects your refrigerator costs and find the best fridge for your area.

Electricity Rate

26.95¢/kWh

EIA Jan 2026

Zombie Fridge Cost

$458/yr

Old fridge running cost

Potential Savings

$323/yr

By upgrading to Energy Star

Average FIS Score

90/100

6 locations ranked

Zombie Fridge Alert for New York

An old refrigerator (10+ years) in New York costs approximately $458/year to run. A new Energy Star model costs only $135/year.

Upgrading could save you $323 annually!

Best Refrigerators for Mixed Humid Climate

New York is in the Mixed Humid climate zone. Based on your 26.95¢/kWh electricity rate, upgrading saves you $323/year.

New York Cities - FIS Rankings

New York Small Towns - FIS Rankings

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

Find the Perfect Refrigerator for New York

Based on your electricity rate of 26.95¢/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