Name: Element ERT16CGD*
Brand: Element

Element ERT16CGD*

Most Efficient (EPA)

16.0 cu ft top freezer. Uses 10% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #257 of 349 top-freezer fridges under 18 cu ft, by yearly cost.

$63 at 18.16¢/kWhper year

$630 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years

$24 at 18.16¢/kWh10-yr savings 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$63 at 18.16¢/kWh

Typical similar-size model (231 top freezer models)$65 at 18.16¢/kWh

Federal max for this class$70 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.

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UPC: 810649034089

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2025-02-19. On the market since 2025-01-29. EPA record 3998220.

Energy and specs

Type	Top Freezer
Product class	3 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with top-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker
Total capacity	16.0 cu ft
Adjusted volume	18.8 cu ft
Height × width	67 × 30 in
Counter depth	No
Compact	No
Built-in	No
Ice maker	No
Through-door dispenser	No
Defrost	Automatic
Connected (smart)	No
Refrigerant	R-600a (GWP:3 \| Lower GWP)
Annual energy use	347 kWh
Federal max for its class	385 kWh
Markets	United States

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 3998220. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".

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Rule: certified top-freezer fridges within 2 cu ft of this one (14.0 to 18.0 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

Brand	Model	Size	Energy	Cost
Avanti	FF14V0W	14.3 cu ft	332 kWh	$60 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Avanti	FF14V1B	14.3 cu ft	332 kWh	$60 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Avanti	FF14V3S	14.3 cu ft	332 kWh	$60 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Conservator	VNRV143AD	14.3 cu ft	332 kWh	$60 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Conservator	VNRV143AW	14.3 cu ft	332 kWh	$60 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Criterion	CTMR142C1B	14.3 cu ft	332 kWh	$60 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr