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Hisense BCD-450WYC/HC1(H)

17.2 cu ft bottom freezer. Uses 10% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #255 of 499 bottom-freezer fridges under 18 cu ft, by yearly cost.

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators dataset, data.energystar.gov. Refreshed Oct 24, 2026.

$82 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$823 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$93 at 18.16¢/kWh10-yr savings vs. similar size

Recall check

CPSC recalls that mention Hisense refrigerators, fridges and freezers (checked Oct 24, 2026). Check whether your model number is listed in the notice:

• Hisense USA Recalls Bottom Freezer, French Door Refrigerators Due to Impact Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's (2022-06-09)

Where it's sold

Hisense fridges: Lowe's · Authorized retailers list

Confirmed from Hisense's own where-to-buy or retailer pages and retailer brand pages. Checked Oct 24, 2026. Not every seller stocks every model, so check the model number with the seller.

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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 (436 bottom freezer models)$92 at 18.16¢/kWh
Federal max for this class$92 at 18.16¢/kWh
Thirstiest certified bottom-freezer fridges$145 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

Brand: Hisense

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2024-08-09. On the market since 2020-12-04. EPA record 2370691.

Energy and specs

TypeBottom Freezer
Product class5 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker
Total capacity17.2 cu ft
Adjusted volume21.1 cu ft
Height × width69.1 × 31.1 in
Counter depthNo
CompactNo
Built-inNo
Ice makerNo
Through-door dispenserNo
DefrostAutomatic
Connected (smart)No
RefrigerantR-600a (GWP:3 | Lower GWP)
Annual energy use453 kWh
Federal max for its class504 kWh
MarketsUnited States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 2370691. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".

Similar models from other brands

Rule: certified bottom-freezer fridges within 2 cu ft of this one (15.2 to 19.2 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

BrandModelSizeEnergyCost
LiebherrSC775116.9 cu ft354 kWh$64 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
BekoBFBD30216SS16.1 cu ft355 kWh$64 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
BekoBFBD30216SSL16.1 cu ft355 kWh$64 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
BekoBFBF30116SS16.1 cu ft355 kWh$64 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
BekoBFBF30216SS16.1 cu ft355 kWh$64 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
BekoBFBF30216SSL16.1 cu ft355 kWh$64 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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