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Crown CRNREF18WT-01

Most Efficient (EPA)

18.1 cu ft top freezer. Uses 10% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #115 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.

$67 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$666 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years

Recall check

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

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Yearly cost, side by side

This model$67 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (356 top freezer models)$67 at 18.16¢/kWh
Federal max for this class$74 at 18.16¢/kWh
Thirstiest certified top-freezer fridges$92 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

(IceMaker-Ready Product (without icemaker))

UPC: 605328351492

The EPA certifies this model number in more than one configuration. This page covers: 3 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with top-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker. Other: 3I - Refrigerator-freezer - automatic defrost with op-mounted freezer with automatic icemaker without through-the-door ice (450 kWh/yr).

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2026-09-29. On the market since 2026-09-22. EPA record 4710914.

Energy and specs

TypeTop Freezer
Product class3 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with top-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker
Total capacity18.1 cu ft
Adjusted volume21.6 cu ft
Height × width66.5 × 29.7 in
Counter depthNo
CompactNo
Built-inNo
Ice makerNo
Through-door dispenserNo
DefrostAutomatic
Connected (smart)No
Annual energy use367 kWh
Federal max for its class408 kWh
MarketsUnited States

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 4710914. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".

Similar models from other brands

Rule: certified top-freezer fridges within 2 cu ft of this one (16.1 to 20.1 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

BrandModelSizeEnergyCost
SamsungRT18DG6300**17.5 cu ft333 kWh$60 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
SamsungRT18DG6500**17.5 cu ft343 kWh$62 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
SamsungRT70F18LR**17.5 cu ft343 kWh$62 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
LGLT18S1100*17.5 cu ft344 kWh$62 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
LGLT18S2100*17.5 cu ft344 kWh$62 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
FrigidaireFRTE1622AB17.0 cu ft347 kWh$63 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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