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Hisense RF22A3FSE

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22.1 cu ft bottom freezer. Uses 13% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #1 of 300 bottom-freezer fridges 22–26 cu ft, by yearly cost.

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

$89 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$888 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$182 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$89 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (370 bottom freezer models)$107 at 18.16¢/kWh
Federal max for this class$102 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

The EPA record lists no additional model numbers.

UPC: 810088363009

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2026-03-06. On the market since 2026-03-06. EPA record 4586649.

Energy and specs

TypeBottom Freezer
Product class5 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker
Total capacity22.1 cu ft
Adjusted volume27.3 cu ft
Height × width67.9 × 31.3 in
Counter depthNo
CompactNo
Built-inNo
Ice makerNo
Through-door dispenserNo
DefrostAutomatic
Connected (smart)No
Annual energy use489 kWh
Federal max for its class559 kWh
MarketsUnited States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 4586649. 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 (20.1 to 24.1 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

BrandModelSizeEnergyCost
Fisher & PaykelRF201A*****20.1 cu ft448 kWh$81 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
TCLTRF20S5AL-S120.3 cu ft461 kWh$84 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Hamilton BeachHBF206720.3 cu ft461 kWh$84 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Hamilton BeachHBF2067/HZ760220.3 cu ft461 kWh$84 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
KenmoreKKFDR36x20.3********20.3 cu ft461 kWh$84 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
KenmoreKKFDR36x20.3-SS20.3 cu ft461 kWh$84 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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