24 inch refrigerator: every certified full-size model
331 full-size refrigerators on the ENERGY STAR list are about 24 inches wide. Enter your opening: the tool keeps the ones that fit.
Example for 24 inch models and 70 inches of height — change any figure to see your own result
Certified 24 inch models that fit
201
of 331 certified 24 inch full-size refrigerators
| Every width that fits | 253 in all: 201 are 24 inch, 52 are narrower |
| Typical capacity (the middle model) | 10.8 cubic feet |
| Typical energy use | 297 kWh a year |
| Typical running cost at the U.S. average price | $54 a year |
| Lowest use among them | 230 kWh (Smeg FAB28UL*#, 23.60 in wide) |
kWh (kilowatt-hour) is the unit on your power bill. The ENERGY STAR list gives no depth for refrigerators: check the depth, door swing and hinge clearance on the model’s own sheet.
| Model | Width × height | Capacity | kWh a year | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whirlpool WRB533CZJ*** | 24 in × 68.50 in | 13.0 cu ft | 410 | $74 |
| Whirlpool WRB533CZJ***, ice maker (2 versions, same size and use) | 24 in × 68.50 in | 13.0 cu ft | 494 | $90 |
| Danby DFF121C2WDBL | 23.40 in × 59.80 in | 12.1 cu ft | 315 | $57 |
| BLACK DECKER BR1210HS | 23.60 in × 59.80 in | 12.1 cu ft | 316 | $57 |
| Danby DFF121C2* (2 versions, same size and use) | 23.40 in × 59.80 in | 12.1 cu ft | 316 | $57 |
Compiled by Radif Partners · How the figures are built
A 24 inch refrigerator is the narrowest full-size format sold in the United States, made for apartments and galley kitchens. The ENERGY STAR list of November 12, 2026 holds 331 full-size models wider than 23 and up to 24.5 inches, from 74 brands. They hold a median 11.4 cubic feet, from 9.2 to 16.9, against 18.1 for a 30 inch model. Heights run from 58.80 in to 84 in, with a median of 67.10 in; 144 of them stand 66 inches or less. Top-freezer designs lead with 150 models, then bottom-freezer with 108 and refrigerators without a freezer with 73. Energy use is low because the box is small: a median 300 kWh a year, which is $54 a year at the U.S. average price of August 2026. The list does not say how deep each model is; 54 of them carry the counter-depth flag.
What fits a 24 inch refrigerator space
Narrow kitchens are usually narrow in height as well, with a cabinet low over the refrigerator. That is why height matters most on this page: among the 331 certified 24 inch models, height decides more than width. Only 144 stand 66 inches or less, and the tallest reach 84 in, which only a kitchen with no cabinet above can take. Measure from the floor to the underside of that cabinet, at the front and at the back.
| Style | Models | Typical height | Typical capacity | Typical kWh a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top freezer | 150 | 59.80 in | 10.1 cu ft | 297 |
| Bottom freezer | 108 | 73.20 in | 11.5 cu ft | 390 |
| No freezer | 73 | 83.60 in | 12.5 cu ft | 260 |
Top freezer, bottom freezer or no freezer
At this width the classic top-freezer layout gives the most food space for the least money and energy. Bottom-freezer models put the fresh food at eye level, which suits people who rarely use the freezer, and are usually taller. Refrigerators with no freezer at all are often paired with a separate freezer column in custom kitchens; 51 of the 24 inch models are built-in units meant for cabinetry. If a small freezer is enough, the energy difference is worth a look in the table above.
Running cost of a 24 inch refrigerator in your state
Example: the middle 24 inch full-size refrigerator at the U.S. average price — change any figure to see your own result
Typical certified 24 inch model, cost a year
$54
300 kWh a year at the U.S. average price, 18.16¢ per kWh in August 2026
| Per month | $4.54 |
| Average power draw, day and night | 34 watts |
| Certified 24 inch models compared | 331, from 124 to 494 kWh |
| Cost range among them | $23 to $90 a year |
Before you order a narrow model
Three checks avoid most returns. First, the door: a 24 inch door swings in a small arc, but next to a wall it needs room to open past 90 degrees so the crisper drawers slide out; the model sheet gives that clearance. Second, the way in: a narrow refrigerator is still more than 60 inches tall, and stairs or a tight turn in a hallway can stop it before the kitchen. Third, the depth, which the ENERGY STAR list does not publish. 54 models of this width are flagged as counter-depth; for the others, read the depth with and without doors on the maker's sheet.
If your space is slightly wider than 24 inches, the 28 inch class gains several cubic feet for four more inches. If it is narrower, the choice moves to the compact refrigerators, which top out well below this capacity. For small rentals, the apartment size page compares the narrow formats side by side.
Running cost of a 24 inch refrigerator
A small box loses less cold, so a narrow refrigerator is among the cheapest appliances to run. At 300 kWh a year, the median 24 inch model costs $54 a year at the U.S. average price, $142 in Hawaii, where power costs the most, and $38 in Nevada. The most frugal certified model of this width uses 124 kWh, the hungriest 494.