Name: Crown CRNREF18WT-01
Brand: Crown

Crown CRNREF18WT-01

Most Efficient (EPA)

18.1 cu ft top freezer. Uses 10% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #301 of 393 top-freezer fridges 18+ cu ft, by yearly cost.

$82 at 18.16¢/kWhper year

$817 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years

$151 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$82 at 18.16¢/kWh

Typical similar-size model (356 top freezer models)$67 at 18.16¢/kWh

Federal max for this class$89 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 (with icemaker))

UPC: 605328351492

The EPA certifies this model number in more than one configuration. This page covers: 3I - Refrigerator-freezer - automatic defrost with op-mounted freezer with automatic icemaker without through-the-door ice. Other: 3 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with top-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker (367 kWh/yr).

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2026-09-29. On the market since 2026-09-22. EPA record 4710854.

Energy and specs

Type	Top Freezer
Product class	3I - Refrigerator-freezer - automatic defrost with op-mounted freezer with automatic icemaker without through-the-door ice
Total capacity	18.1 cu ft
Adjusted volume	21.6 cu ft
Height × width	66.5 × 29.7 in
Counter depth	No
Compact	No
Built-in	No
Ice maker	Yes
Through-door dispenser	No
Defrost	Automatic
Connected (smart)	No
Annual energy use	450 kWh
Federal max for its class	492 kWh
Markets	United States

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 4710854. 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.

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
Frigidaire	FRTE1622AB	17.0 cu ft	347 kWh	$63 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr

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