1.6 cu ft compact refrigerator. Uses 10% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #119 of 259 compact fridges under 2 cu ft, by yearly cost.
Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators dataset, data.energystar.gov. Refreshed Oct 24, 2026.
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)
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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RC16C1GBE; RC16C1G*E; WMS017M6XVE
UPC: 810088361456; 819130029368
ENERGY STAR certified 2021-06-16. On the market since 2021-06-15. EPA record 2379611.
| Type | Compact Refrigerator |
| Product class | 11A - Compact All-Refrigerator - manual defrost |
| Total capacity | 1.6 cu ft |
| Adjusted volume | 1.6 cu ft |
| Height × width | 19.7 × 17.5 in |
| Counter depth | No |
| Compact | Yes |
| Built-in | No |
| Ice maker | No |
| Through-door dispenser | No |
| Defrost | Manual |
| Connected (smart) | No |
| Annual energy use | 208 kWh |
| Federal max for its class | 232 kWh |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 2379611. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".
Rule: certified compact fridges within 1 cu ft of this one (0.6 to 2.6 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.
| Brand | Model | Size | Energy | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dometic | C40S1 | 1.1 cu ft | 106 kWh | $19 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| Dometic | C40S2 | 1.1 cu ft | 106 kWh | $19 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| Dometic | C60SFS CARE | 1.7 cu ft | 124 kWh | $23 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| Dometic | C60SBI CARE | 1.7 cu ft | 126 kWh | $23 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| Dometic | C60S1 | 1.7 cu ft | 145 kWh | $26 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
| Dometic | C60S2 | 1.7 cu ft | 145 kWh | $26 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr |
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