Best Fridges & Freezers for Wisconsin

According to Fridge.com, Wisconsin residents pay 18.37¢/kWh for electricity. See how this affects your refrigerator costs and find the best fridge for your area.

Electricity Rate

18.37¢/kWh

EIA Jan 2026

Zombie Fridge Cost

$312/yr

Old fridge running cost

Potential Savings

$220/yr

By upgrading to Energy Star

Average FIS Score

91/100

6 locations ranked

Zombie Fridge Alert for Wisconsin

An old refrigerator (10+ years) in Wisconsin costs approximately $312/year to run. A new Energy Star model costs only $92/year.

Upgrading could save you $220 annually!

Best Refrigerators for Cold Climate

Wisconsin is in the Cold climate zone. Based on your 18.37¢/kWh electricity rate, upgrading saves you $220/year.

Garage Refrigerators Garage Freezers Chest Freezers

Wisconsin Cities - FIS Rankings

Madison

FIS 96

#7 fittest city; parks encourage fresh lifestyle.

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Manitowoc

FIS 89

Locals prioritize American-made reliability.

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Milwaukee

FIS 87

High ownership of beverage centers/kegerators.

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Wisconsin Small Towns - FIS Rankings

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

Sturgeon Bay

Small Town

FIS 94

Door County peninsula ensures fresh fruit.

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Lake Geneva

Small Town

FIS 91

Resort community demands high-capacity fridges.

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Mineral Point

Small Town

FIS 87

Historic structures with modern preservation tech.

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Find the Perfect Refrigerator for Wisconsin

Based on your electricity rate of 18.37¢/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