Best Fridges & Freezers for Ohio

According to Fridge.com, Ohio residents pay 17.85¢/kWh for electricity. See how this affects your refrigerator costs and find the best fridge for your area.

Electricity Rate

17.85¢/kWh

EIA Jan 2026

Zombie Fridge Cost

$303/yr

Old fridge running cost

Potential Savings

$214/yr

By upgrading to Energy Star

Average FIS Score

89/100

6 locations ranked

Zombie Fridge Alert for Ohio

An old refrigerator (10+ years) in Ohio costs approximately $303/year to run. A new Energy Star model costs only $89/year.

Upgrading could save you $214 annually!

Best Refrigerators for Mixed Humid Climate

Ohio is in the Mixed Humid climate zone. Based on your 17.85¢/kWh electricity rate, upgrading saves you $214/year.

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Ohio Cities - FIS Rankings

Cincinnati

FIS 91

Jumped 27 spots in fitness rankings; rapidly "greening."

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Cleveland

FIS 88

Market culture drives daily fresh shopping.

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Columbus

FIS 87

"Smart City" grants leading to grid-integrated appliances.

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Ohio Small Towns - FIS Rankings

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

Yellow Springs

Small Town

FIS 93

Progressive community with eco-friendly appliances.

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Marietta

Small Town

FIS 89

River location supports local farming.

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Chagrin Falls

Small Town

FIS 87

Affluent demographic drives unit replacement.

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Find the Perfect Refrigerator for Ohio

Based on your electricity rate of 17.85¢/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