A typical home refrigerator uses between 300 and 800 watts of power when running, with an average around 350 to 780 watts depending on size, age, and efficiency

. However, refrigerators do not run continuously at full power; the compressor cycles on and off to maintain temperature. On average, a refrigerator runs about 30% of the time, so the effective average power consumption is roughly one-third of the rated wattage. For example, a 500-watt fridge might average about 167 watts continuously over time

. In terms of energy usage over time:

• A refrigerator typically uses about 1 to 2 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per day , which translates to roughly 30 to 60 kWh per month and about 300 to 600 kWh per year depending on the model and usage

• This daily energy use corresponds to an average power draw of about 40 to 80 watts per hour when averaged over the full day

To estimate your refrigerator’s exact wattage, you can:

• Check the label on the fridge for voltage (usually around 120 V) and amperage, then multiply volts by amps to get wattage

• Look at the EnergyGuide sticker for annual kWh usage and calculate average daily and hourly consumption

In summary, most household refrigerators use between 300 and 800 watts when running, but their average continuous power use is typically around 100 to 250 watts due to cycling. Annual energy consumption often ranges from 300 to 600 kWh depending on efficiency and size