Name: Hisense JC-138WY2BWG1/HC1(H)
Brand: Hisense

Hisense JC-138WY2BWG1/HC1(H)

5.4 cu ft compact cooler. Uses 20% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #48 of 56 compact coolers 4.5+ cu ft, by yearly cost.

$29 at 18.16¢/kWhper year

$287 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years

$4 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$29 at 18.16¢/kWh

Typical similar-size model (55 compact cooler models)$28 at 18.16¢/kWh

Federal max for this class$36 at 18.16¢/kWh

Thirstiest certified compact coolers$36 at 18.16¢/kWh

Good to know
Beverage coolers hold warmer temperatures than a fridge, so they are tested and compared separately.

The EPA record lists no additional model numbers.

ENERGY STAR certified 2024-03-11. On the market since 2024-05-11. EPA record 3478034.

Energy and specs

Type	Compact Cooler
Product class	3 - Freestanding Compact Cooler
Total capacity	5.4 cu ft
Adjusted volume	5.4 cu ft
Height × width	33.9 × 23.4 in
Counter depth	No
Compact	Yes
Built-in	No
Ice maker	No
Through-door dispenser	No
Connected (smart)	No
Refrigerant	R-600a (GWP:3 \| Lower GWP)
Annual energy use	158 kWh
Federal max for its class	198 kWh
Markets	United States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 3478034. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".

Rule: certified compact coolers within 1 cu ft of this one (4.4 to 6.4 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

Brand	Model	Size	Energy	Cost
Dacor	DRW24G7500**	4.7 cu ft	95 kWh	$17 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Perlick	URA24W1-5-***	4.5 cu ft	99 kWh	$18 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Perlick	URC24W1-5-***	5.0 cu ft	99 kWh	$18 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Perlick	URS24W1-5-***	5.0 cu ft	99 kWh	$18 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet	UKS24W1-5-***	5.0 cu ft	99 kWh	$18 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Avallon	AWC24PG1A2A	5.4 cu ft	100 kWh	$18 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr

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