Best Fridges & Freezers for South Carolina

According to Fridge.com, South Carolina residents pay 15.64¢/kWh for electricity. See how this affects your refrigerator costs and find the best fridge for your area.

Electricity Rate

15.64¢/kWh

EIA Jan 2026

Zombie Fridge Cost

$266/yr

Old fridge running cost

Potential Savings

$188/yr

By upgrading to Energy Star

Average FIS Score

89/100

6 locations ranked

Zombie Fridge Alert for South Carolina

An old refrigerator (10+ years) in South Carolina costs approximately $266/year to run. A new Energy Star model costs only $78/year.

Upgrading could save you $188 annually!

Best Refrigerators for Hot Humid Climate

South Carolina is in the Hot Humid climate zone. Based on your 15.64¢/kWh electricity rate, upgrading saves you $188/year.

Energy Star Refrigerators Energy Star Mini Fridges

South Carolina Cities - FIS Rankings

Charleston

FIS 91

Integrating modern cooling into historic footprints.

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Greenville

FIS 89

High density of LEED-certified apartments.

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Columbia

FIS 86

High temps drive better insulation demand.

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South Carolina Small Towns - FIS Rankings

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

Beaufort

Small Town

FIS 92

Immediate access to fresh catch.

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Aiken

Small Town

FIS 90

High-end, efficient estates.

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Clemson

Small Town

FIS 87

University influences local sustainability.

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Find the Perfect Refrigerator for South Carolina

Based on your electricity rate of 15.64¢/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