Name: Element ERT21CS**
Brand: Element

Element ERT21CS**

Most Efficient (EPA)

20.5 cu ft top freezer. Uses 10% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #224 of 393 top-freezer fridges 18+ cu ft, by yearly cost.

$71 at 18.16¢/kWhper year

$708 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years

$11 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$71 at 18.16¢/kWh

Typical similar-size model (144 top freezer models)$72 at 18.16¢/kWh

Federal max for this class$79 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: 810649031743

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2023-12-07. On the market since 2023-11-30. EPA record 2838984.

Energy and specs

Type	Top Freezer
Product class	3 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with top-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker
Total capacity	20.5 cu ft
Adjusted volume	25.0 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	390 kWh
Federal max for its class	435 kWh
Markets	United States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 2838984. 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 (18.5 to 22.5 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

Brand	Model	Size	Energy	Cost
Frigidaire	FRTE1814AB	18.7 cu ft	374 kWh	$68 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Frigidaire	FRTE1814AW	18.7 cu ft	374 kWh	$68 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Frigidaire	FRTE1930AB	18.7 cu ft	374 kWh	$68 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Frigidaire	FRTE1930AV	18.7 cu ft	374 kWh	$68 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Frigidaire	FRTE1930AW	18.7 cu ft	374 kWh	$68 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Frigidaire	FRTE1936AB	18.7 cu ft	374 kWh	$68 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr