Name: Cafe CVE28DP2NH**
Brand: Cafe

Cafe CVE28DP2NH**

27.8 cu ft bottom freezer. Uses 5% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #174 of 235 bottom-freezer fridges 26–30 cu ft, by yearly cost.

$137 at 18.16¢/kWhper year

$1,375 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years

$65 at 18.16¢/kWh10-yr extra vs. similar size

Your electric rate18.16¢per kWh. Find it on your bill. Default is the U.S. average.

Yearly cost, side by side

This model$137 at 18.16¢/kWh

Typical similar-size model (234 bottom freezer models)$131 at 18.16¢/kWh

Federal max for this class$144 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.

Also sold as

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: 084691869214; 084691869221; 084691869238

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2025-09-09. On the market since 2024-06-01. EPA record 4498961.

Energy and specs

Type	Bottom Freezer
Product class	5A - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with through-the-door ice service
Total capacity	27.8 cu ft
Adjusted volume	34.3 cu ft
Height × width	68.6 × 35.8 in
Counter depth	No
Compact	No
Built-in	No
Ice maker	Yes
Through-door dispenser	Yes
Defrost	Automatic
Connected (smart)	Yes
Annual energy use	757 kWh
Federal max for its class	793 kWh
Markets	United States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 4498961. 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 (25.8 to 29.8 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

Brand	Model	Size	Energy	Cost
LG	LF27NCH10*	26.5 cu ft	549 kWh	$100 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Midea	MRF27I4***	26.5 cu ft	573 kWh	$104 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Hisense	HRF266N6C*E1	26.6 cu ft	583 kWh	$106 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Bertazzoni	RFD36FZNW	26.2 cu ft	627 kWh	$114 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Bertazzoni	RFD36FZNX	26.2 cu ft	627 kWh	$114 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Brama	BR2660IFDRSS	26.6 cu ft	628 kWh	$114 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr