Samsung RS27T5202
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ENERGY STAR certifiedMeets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient criteria
Side-by-side refrigerator · 27.4 cu ft
Inthis refrigerator costs
about $8 a month
$98 a year
An estimate at your state's average rate — not a guarantee of your bill.
The yellow sticker says $76 a year.
You'll pay $22 more.
Sticker uses 14¢ per kWh. The U.S. average is 18.0¢ per kWh.
Energy use
546 kWh a year
vs similar side-by-side refrigerator
-19%
Cheaper refrigerators, same size
Cheaper to run, same size
A year at the U.S. average residential rate.
Cost in every state
546 kWh a year × each state's average residential rate (EIA 12-month average through July 2026).
| State | Rate | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 43.7¢ | $239 | about $20 a month |
| California | 33.1¢ | $181 | about $15 a month |
| Massachusetts | 30.4¢ | $166 | about $14 a month |
| Rhode Island | 29.4¢ | $160 | about $13 a month |
| Maine | 29.3¢ | $160 | about $13 a month |
| New York | 28.4¢ | $155 | about $13 a month |
| Connecticut | 28.2¢ | $154 | about $13 a month |
| Alaska | 27.0¢ | $147 | about $12 a month |
| New Hampshire | 26.8¢ | $146 | about $12 a month |
| District of Columbia | 24.2¢ | $132 | about $11 a month |
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| Vermont | 23.9¢ | $130 | about $11 a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 23.6¢ | $129 | about $11 a month |
| Maryland | 22.3¢ | $122 | about $10 a month |
| Michigan | 21.0¢ | $115 | about $10 a month |
| Pennsylvania | 20.8¢ | $113 | about $9 a month |
| Illinois | 19.0¢ | $104 | about $9 a month |
| Wisconsin | 18.8¢ | $102 | about $9 a month |
| Ohio | 18.3¢ | $100 | about $8 a month |
| U.S. average | 18.0¢ | $98 | about $8 a month |
| Delaware | 18.0¢ | $98 | about $8 a month |
| Indiana | 17.1¢ | $93 | about $8 a month |
| Virginia | 16.6¢ | $90 | about $8 a month |
| Colorado | 16.6¢ | $90 | about $8 a month |
| Alabama | 16.5¢ | $90 | about $8 a month |
| Minnesota | 16.2¢ | $89 | about $7 a month |
| Texas | 16.0¢ | $87 | about $7 a month |
| South Carolina | 15.7¢ | $86 | about $7 a month |
| West Virginia | 15.7¢ | $86 | about $7 a month |
| Oregon | 15.6¢ | $85 | about $7 a month |
| Arizona | 15.5¢ | $84 | about $7 a month |
| Florida | 15.4¢ | $84 | about $7 a month |
| New Mexico | 15.2¢ | $83 | about $7 a month |
| Kansas | 15.1¢ | $83 | about $7 a month |
| Georgia | 15.1¢ | $82 | about $7 a month |
| Mississippi | 14.9¢ | $82 | about $7 a month |
| North Carolina | 14.9¢ | $81 | about $7 a month |
| South Dakota | 14.3¢ | $78 | about $6 a month |
| Washington | 14.2¢ | $77 | about $6 a month |
| Wyoming | 14.2¢ | $77 | about $6 a month |
| Iowa | 14.1¢ | $77 | about $6 a month |
| Kentucky | 14.0¢ | $76 | about $6 a month |
| Montana | 13.9¢ | $76 | about $6 a month |
| Missouri | 13.9¢ | $76 | about $6 a month |
| Tennessee | 13.7¢ | $75 | about $6 a month |
| Oklahoma | 13.6¢ | $74 | about $6 a month |
| Nevada | 13.6¢ | $74 | about $6 a month |
| Arkansas | 13.5¢ | $73 | about $6 a month |
| Utah | 13.3¢ | $73 | about $6 a month |
| Louisiana | 13.1¢ | $71 | about $6 a month |
| Nebraska | 12.9¢ | $70 | about $6 a month |
| Idaho | 12.7¢ | $69 | about $6 a month |
| North Dakota | 12.5¢ | $68 | about $6 a month |
What the Samsung RS27T5202 costs where electricity is expensive
At Hawaii's average residential rate of 43.7¢ per kWh, the Samsung RS27T5202 costs $239 a year — $162 more a year than the label says. The EnergyGuide label estimates $76 a year, because every label in the country is calculated at 14¢ per kWh. At the U.S. average of 18.0¢ per kWh this refrigerator costs $98 a year, and in North Dakota, the cheapest state, $68 a year.
| Where | Rate | Cost a year | vs the label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 43.7¢ per kWh | $239 | +$162 |
| California | 33.1¢ per kWh | $181 | +$104 |
| Massachusetts | 30.4¢ per kWh | $166 | +$89 |
| Rhode Island | 29.4¢ per kWh | $160 | +$84 |
| Maine | 29.3¢ per kWh | $160 | +$83 |
| North Dakota | 12.5¢ per kWh | $68 | −$8 |
Electricity prices: EIA 12-month average through July 2026, residential sector, average revenue per kWh. Label figure calculated at 14¢ per kWh, the rate the FTC requires on labels.
Full specs
At the U.S. average residential rate this one costs $98 a year — about 19% cheaper to run than the average side-by-side refrigerator ($121 a year across 380 certified models).
Every model on this scale is ENERGY STAR certified. Range across 380 side-by-side refrigerators, priced a year at the U.S. average residential rate.
Federal limit for this size and configuration: 728 kWh a year ($131 a year). This model uses 546 kWh a year.
- Brand
- Samsung
- Model number
- RS27T5202**as ENERGY STAR lists it; * and # stand for color and finish codes
- Type
- Side-by-side refrigerator
- Capacity
- 27.4 cu ft
- Annual energy use
- 546 kWh a year
- Better than the federal standard
- 28% less energy
- ENERGY STAR Most Efficient
- Yes
- On the market since
- December 2023
- Certified
- October 2023
- UPC
- 887276783840
- Defrost
- Automatic
- Ice maker
- Yes
- Through-the-door dispenser
- Yes
- Counter depth
- No
- Built-in
- No
- Height (in)
- 70.1
- Width (in)
- 35.9
- Adjusted volume (cu ft)
- 34.6
- Refrigerant
- R-600a
- Connected features
- Yes
Where to buy
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Common questions
+How much does the Samsung RS27T5202 cost to run per month?
about $8 a month at the U.S. average residential rate of 18.0¢ per kWh, or $98 a year. Your cost depends on your state's rate — see the table above.
+How many kWh does the Samsung RS27T5202 use?
546 kWh a year, as the manufacturer filed it with the EPA, in the ENERGY STAR certified product database.
+Is the Samsung RS27T5202 energy efficient?
It is listed as ENERGY STAR certified, and it meets the ENERGY STAR Most Efficient criteria. It uses about 19% less electricity than the average side-by-side refrigerator (average: 673 kWh a year).
+How does the Samsung RS27T5202 compare to the average refrigerator?
The average side-by-side refrigerator in our database uses 673 kWh a year, costing $121 a year at the U.S. average residential rate. The Samsung RS27T5202 uses 546 kWh a year, costing $98 a year.
How we calculate this
Annual energy use (546 kWh a year) is the figure the manufacturer filed for this model with the EPA, in the ENERGY STAR certified product database. Running cost is that figure multiplied by a state's average residential electricity price from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (12-month average through July 2026, average revenue per kWh).
Sources: EPA ENERGY STAR certified product data, updated weekly · U.S. EIA electricity prices, 12-month average through July 2026.