18.0 cu ft top freezer. Uses 10% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #41 of 393 top-freezer fridges 18+ cu ft, by yearly cost.
Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators dataset, data.energystar.gov. Refreshed Oct 24, 2026.
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SKU: 4538144
UPC: 858790005206
ENERGY STAR certified 2024-03-20. On the market since 2023-03-19. EPA record 3419004.
| Type | Top Freezer |
| Product class | 3 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with top-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker |
| Total capacity | 18.0 cu ft |
| Adjusted volume | 21.1 cu ft |
| Height × width | 66.5 × 29.7 in |
| Counter depth | No |
| Compact | No |
| Built-in | No |
| Ice maker | No |
| Through-door dispenser | No |
| Defrost | Automatic |
| Connected (smart) | No |
| Annual energy use | 363 kWh |
| Federal max for its class | 404 kWh |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 3419004. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".
Rule: certified top-freezer fridges within 2 cu ft of this one (16.0 to 20.0 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.
| Brand | Model | Size | Energy | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung | RT18DG6300** | 17.5 cu ft | 333 kWh | $60 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| Samsung | RT18DG6500** | 17.5 cu ft | 343 kWh | $62 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| Samsung | RT70F18LR** | 17.5 cu ft | 343 kWh | $62 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| LG | LT18S1100* | 17.5 cu ft | 344 kWh | $62 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| LG | LT18S2100* | 17.5 cu ft | 344 kWh | $62 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| Element | ERT16CGD* | 16.0 cu ft | 347 kWh | $63 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
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