Refrigerator
Refrigerator Running Cost Calculator
Monthly running cost of your fridge — star rating and size matter most.
Enter appliance details
Pick a preset or enter wattage manually. Adjust rate to match your DISCOM.
Quick presets
Typical: 70–400 W
Use 6–9 ₹/unit as a rough national average, or your DISCOM's top slab rate.
Money-saving tips
- Set to the manufacturer-recommended cooling level; colder isn't better.
- Leave 5 cm clearance behind the fridge for airflow.
- Avoid placing hot food directly into the fridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common electricity bill questions in India.
How many units does a fridge consume per month?
A typical 250 L 4-star frost-free fridge consumes about 25–40 units per month. A 5-star model of the same size uses 20–30 units. Side-by-side fridges can use 50–80 units monthly.
Want bill-level accuracy?
This tool uses a flat ₹/unit estimate. For an exact bill matching your DISCOM's slab, FAC and duty, use the main calculator.
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