Best Fridges & Freezers for Texas

According to Fridge.com, Texas residents pay 16.11¢/kWh for electricity. See how this affects your refrigerator costs and find the best fridge for your area.

Electricity Rate

16.11¢/kWh

EIA Jan 2026

Zombie Fridge Cost

$274/yr

Old fridge running cost

Potential Savings

$193/yr

By upgrading to Energy Star

Average FIS Score

93/100

6 locations ranked

Zombie Fridge Alert for Texas

An old refrigerator (10+ years) in Texas costs approximately $274/year to run. A new Energy Star model costs only $81/year.

Upgrading could save you $193 annually!

Best Refrigerators for Hot Dry Climate

Texas is in the Hot Dry climate zone. Based on your 16.11¢/kWh electricity rate, upgrading saves you $193/year.

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Texas Cities - FIS Rankings

San Angelo

FIS 96

#2 nationally for Energy Star buildings.

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Austin

FIS 94

Highest demand for sustainable appliances.

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Plano

FIS 92

Residents reported largest aerobic activity increase.

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Texas Small Towns - FIS Rankings

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

Marfa

Small Town

FIS 95

Art focus leads to minimalist, efficient kitchens.

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Fredericksburg

Small Town

FIS 92

German heritage drives cold storage culture.

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Brenham

Small Town

FIS 88

Serious ice cream storage culture.

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Find the Perfect Refrigerator for Texas

Based on your electricity rate of 16.11¢/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