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Hisense BCD-740WPZR/HC

26.6 cu ft bottom freezer. Uses 10% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #6 of 235 bottom-freezer fridges 26–30 cu ft, by yearly cost.

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

$114 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$1,140 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$129 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$114 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (242 bottom freezer models)$127 at 18.16¢/kWh
Federal max for this class$125 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

Compressor VFL110CY1

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2020-04-06. On the market since 2020-04-02. EPA record 2357682.

Energy and specs

TypeBottom Freezer
Product class5I - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with an automatic icemaker without through-the-door ice service
Total capacity26.6 cu ft
Adjusted volume32.5 cu ft
Height × width70 × 35.9 in
Counter depthNo
CompactNo
Built-inNo
Ice makerYes
Through-door dispenserNo
DefrostAutomatic
Connected (smart)No
Annual energy use628 kWh
Federal max for its class689 kWh
MarketsUnited States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 2357682. 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 (24.6 to 28.6 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

BrandModelSizeEnergyCost
LGLF25S6000*25.1 cu ft535 kWh$97 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
LGLF27NCH10*26.5 cu ft549 kWh$100 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
LGLB26H2200*25.5 cu ft562 kWh$102 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
LGLRDCS2603*25.5 cu ft562 kWh$102 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
MideaMRF27I4***26.5 cu ft573 kWh$104 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
WhirlpoolJFFCCI72S***24.8 cu ft607 kWh$110 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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