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Hisense RT15A2CSE

15.0 cu ft top freezer. Uses 5% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #245 of 349 top-freezer fridges under 18 cu ft, by yearly cost.

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

$61 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$614 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$9 at 18.16¢/kWh10-yr extra 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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Yearly cost, side by side

This model$61 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (119 top freezer models)$60 at 18.16¢/kWh
Federal max for this class$64 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.

Also sold as

The EPA record lists no additional model numbers.

UPC: 810088366048

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2024-01-30. On the market since 2024-02-15. EPA record 3417749.

Energy and specs

TypeTop Freezer
Product class3 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with top-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker
Total capacity15.0 cu ft
Adjusted volume15.0 cu ft
Height × width67.7 × 27.6 in
Counter depthNo
CompactNo
Built-inNo
Ice makerNo
Through-door dispenserNo
DefrostAutomatic
Connected (smart)No
Annual energy use338 kWh
Federal max for its class355 kWh
MarketsUnited States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 3417749. 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 (13.0 to 17.0 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

BrandModelSizeEnergyCost
LGLT13C2000*13.2 cu ft300 kWh$54 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
BekoBFTF2716BK13.6 cu ft326 kWh$59 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
BekoBFTF2716SS13.6 cu ft326 kWh$59 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
BekoBFTF2716WH13.6 cu ft326 kWh$59 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
SummitFF1515W13.6 cu ft326 kWh$59 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
AvantiFF14V0W14.3 cu ft332 kWh$60 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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