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Café CQE28DM*N***

27.4 cu ft bottom freezer. Uses 5% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #209 of 235 bottom-freezer fridges 26–30 cu ft, by yearly cost.

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators dataset, data.energystar.gov. Refreshed Oct 24, 2026.

$141 at 18.16¢/kWhyearly running cost
$1,409 at 18.16¢/kWh10-year running cost
$122 at 18.16¢/kWh10-yr extra vs. the median similar-size model

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No CPSC recall found for this brand's fridges as of Oct 24, 2026

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Your electric rate18.16¢per kWh. State averages are EIA residential prices for August 2026 (source). Your bill is best.

Yearly cost, side by side

This model$141 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (254 bottom freezer models)$129 at 18.16¢/kWh
Federal max for this class$147 at 18.16¢/kWh
Thirstiest certified bottom-freezer fridges$145 at 18.16¢/kWh
Good to know
Fridges run all day, so the EPA test figure is close to real use. A warm kitchen, frequent door opening and an ice maker can push it higher.

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The EPA record lists no additional model numbers.

An asterisk in the model number stands for color or trim codes, so those finishes share these figures.

UPC: 084691844082

Certification history

Latest ENERGY STAR certification 2019-12-03. Earliest known certification 2019-12-03. EPA record 2363259.

Energy and specs

TypeBottom Freezer
Product class5A - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with through-the-door ice service
Total capacity27.4 cu ft
Adjusted volume36.4 cu ft
Height × width69.9 × 35.8 in
Counter depthNo
CompactNo
Built-inNo
Ice makerYes
Through-door dispenserYes
DefrostAutomatic
Connected (smart)Yes
Annual energy use776 kWh
Federal max for its class812 kWh
MarketsUnited States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 2363259. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".

Similar models from other brands

Rule: certified bottom-freezer fridges within 2 cu ft of this one (25.4 to 29.4 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

BrandModelSizeEnergyCost
LGLF27NCH10*26.5 cu ft549 kWh$100 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
LGLB26H2200*25.5 cu ft562 kWh$102 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
LGLRDCS2603*25.5 cu ft562 kWh$102 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
MideaMRF27I4***26.5 cu ft573 kWh$104 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
HisenseHRF266N6C*E126.6 cu ft583 kWh$106 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
BertazzoniRFD36FZNW26.2 cu ft627 kWh$114 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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