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Best Full-Size Refrigerators (2026)

Freestanding full-size refrigerators compared on official ENERGY STAR certified ratings. The official type field lists Bottom Freezer, Top Freezer or Side-by-Side; Bottom Freezer includes both drawer-style and French-door cabinets, and the certified record does not always distinguish the door layout, so we do not label a model as French-door from the type field alone. Percent less energy than the U.S. federal standard is the official efficiency figure for the model's product class. Annual energy use is the certified kilowatt-hours per year. Certified total volume can differ from a brochure capacity claim. This table is limited to freestanding, non-compact models with at least 10 cubic feet of official total volume. Built-in and compact refrigerators, and wine or beverage coolers, are not mixed into this ranking.

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Top pick

Samsung RM80F23VM

Score 6.8/10 · Check price

Why it wins: Official 27% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 23.5 cu ft total volume, 510 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker. Official 27% less energy than the U.S. federal standard. ENERGY STAR lists this model with an ice maker.

Also great: LG LB12S2000 (5.5) · LG LB12C2000 (5.3)

Side-by-side comparison

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Product Score Percent less energy than U.S. federal standardCertified total volumeAnnual energy useIce maker Best for Price Buy
1Samsung RM80F23VM
6.8/10
27 %23.5 cu ft510 kWh/yearYes Official 27% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 23.5 cu ft total volume, 510 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker Check price View deal
2LG LB12S2000
5.5/10
36 %11.8 cu ft285 kWh/yearNo Official 36% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 11.8 cu ft total volume, 285 kWh/year Check price View deal
3LG LB12C2000
5.3/10
34 %12.1 cu ft298 kWh/yearNo Official 34% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 12.1 cu ft total volume, 298 kWh/year Check price View deal
4Frigidaire GRMN2872A
5.2/10
10 %27.2 cu ft649 kWh/yearYes Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 27.2 cu ft total volume, 649 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker Check price View deal
5KitchenAid KRSF336R
5.2/10
10 %28.7 cu ft684 kWh/yearYes Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 28.7 cu ft total volume, 684 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker Check price View deal
6Hisense RT21N3E
5.1/10
10 %21.2 cu ft478 kWh/yearYes Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 21.2 cu ft total volume, 478 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker Check price View deal
7Crosley CRSEH267A
4.9/10
10 %25.6 cu ft647 kWh/yearYes Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 25.6 cu ft total volume, 647 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker Check price View deal
8Frigidaire PRFS2883A
4.9/10
10 %27.9 cu ft725 kWh/yearYes Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 27.9 cu ft total volume, 725 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker Check price View deal
9KitchenAid KRSF705
4.9/10
10 %24.8 cu ft640 kWh/yearYes Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 24.8 cu ft total volume, 640 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker Check price View deal
10GE Profile PGD29BYT
4.8/10
5 %28.7 cu ft681 kWh/yearYes Official 5% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 28.7 cu ft total volume, 681 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker Check price View deal
11GE Profile PGE29BYT
4.8/10
5 %28.7 cu ft681 kWh/yearYes Official 5% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 28.7 cu ft total volume, 681 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker Check price View deal
12Hisense RT18N3E
4.8/10
10 %18.1 cu ft450 kWh/yearYes Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 18.1 cu ft total volume, 450 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker Check price View deal
13Kenmore 7231
4.8/10
10 %18.1 cu ft448 kWh/yearYes Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 18.1 cu ft total volume, 448 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker Check price View deal
14GE GWE22JYM
4.7/10
10 %21.9 cu ft581 kWh/yearYes Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 21.9 cu ft total volume, 581 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker Check price View deal
15Samsung RB16DG6000
4.7/10
24 %16.2 cu ft380 kWh/yearNo Official 24% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 16.2 cu ft total volume, 380 kWh/year Check price View deal
16Whirlpool WRFF5333P
4.7/10
10 %22.1 cu ft585 kWh/yearYes Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 22.1 cu ft total volume, 585 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker Check price View deal
17Whirlpool WRFF3436R
4.6/10
10 %24.7 cu ft685 kWh/yearYes Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 24.7 cu ft total volume, 685 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker Check price View deal
18KitchenAid KRSC336R
4.5/10
10 %20.9 cu ft600 kWh/yearYes Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 20.9 cu ft total volume, 600 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker Check price View deal
19Frigidaire PRFC2383A
4.4/10
10 %22.7 cu ft670 kWh/yearYes Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 22.7 cu ft total volume, 670 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker Check price View deal
20GE Profile PKE24QYY
4.4/10
5 %24.1 cu ft614 kWh/yearYes Official 5% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 24.1 cu ft total volume, 614 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker Check price View deal
21Samsung RF18A5101
4.4/10
11 %17.5 cu ft540 kWh/yearYes Official 11% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 17.5 cu ft total volume, 540 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker Check price View deal
22GE GYE21JYM
4.2/10
10 %20.6 cu ft647 kWh/yearYes Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 20.6 cu ft total volume, 647 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker Check price View deal
23GE Profile PZE24QYY
4.2/10
5 %23.5 cu ft655 kWh/yearYes Official 5% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 23.5 cu ft total volume, 655 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker Check price View deal
24Kenmore 6133
4.0/10
10 %20.5 cu ft385 kWh/yearNo Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 20.5 cu ft total volume, 385 kWh/year Check price View deal
25Whirlpool WRQC7836R
4.0/10
10 %19.1 cu ft645 kWh/yearYes Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 19.1 cu ft total volume, 645 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker Check price View deal
26LG LF19C8200
3.8/10
5 %18.6 cu ft590 kWh/yearYes Official 5% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 18.6 cu ft total volume, 590 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker Check price View deal
27Hisense HRT180N6A
3.7/10
10 %18 cu ft363 kWh/yearNo Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 18 cu ft total volume, 363 kWh/year Check price View deal
28Insignia NS-RTM18SS2
3.7/10
10 %18.1 cu ft369 kWh/yearNo Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 18.1 cu ft total volume, 369 kWh/year Check price View deal
29Kenmore 6231
3.7/10
10 %18.2 cu ft365 kWh/yearNo Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 18.2 cu ft total volume, 365 kWh/year Check price View deal
30Kenmore 896.61342420
3.7/10
10 %18.1 cu ft367 kWh/yearNo Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 18.1 cu ft total volume, 367 kWh/year Check price View deal
31KitchenAid KRBL133SP
3.7/10
10 %22.1 cu ft500 kWh/yearNo Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 22.1 cu ft total volume, 500 kWh/year Check price View deal
32Midea MRT18D1B
3.7/10
10 %18.2 cu ft369 kWh/yearNo Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 18.2 cu ft total volume, 369 kWh/year Check price View deal
33Midea MRT18D3B
3.7/10
10 %18.1 cu ft369 kWh/yearNo Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 18.1 cu ft total volume, 369 kWh/year Check price View deal
34LG LF18CO000S
3.4/10
11 %18.2 cu ft460 kWh/yearNo Official 11% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 18.2 cu ft total volume, 460 kWh/year Check price View deal
35GE GBE17HYR
3.3/10
10 %17.7 cu ft454 kWh/yearNo Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 17.7 cu ft total volume, 454 kWh/year Check price View deal
36Midea MRT14D2B
3.3/10
10 %14.3 cu ft333 kWh/yearNo Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 14.3 cu ft total volume, 333 kWh/year Check price View deal
37Samsung RB15DG6000
3.2/10
12 %15 cu ft420 kWh/yearNo Official 12% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 15 cu ft total volume, 420 kWh/year Check price View deal
38GE GPE12FGZ
3.1/10
10 %11.9 cu ft314 kWh/yearNo Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 11.9 cu ft total volume, 314 kWh/year Check price View deal
39Hisense RT12A2CSE
3.1/10
10 %11.6 cu ft308 kWh/yearNo Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 11.6 cu ft total volume, 308 kWh/year Check price View deal
40Whirlpool URBC5024PZ
3.1/10
14 %11.2 cu ft376 kWh/yearNo Official 14% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 11.2 cu ft total volume, 376 kWh/year Check price View deal
41Midea HD-423ST-BKS
3.0/10
10 %11.5 cu ft311 kWh/yearNo Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 11.5 cu ft total volume, 311 kWh/year Check price View deal
42Frigidaire FRTE1026AB
2.9/10
10 %10.1 cu ft298 kWh/yearNo Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 10.1 cu ft total volume, 298 kWh/year Check price View deal

"Not listed" means the official ENERGY STAR, DOE or manufacturer record we used does not publish that figure. Prices show "Check price" until a retailer feed provides a current price.

Every full-size refrigerator, ranked

#1 · Top pick

Samsung RM80F23VM

Best for: Official 27% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 23.5 cu ft total volume, 510 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker

6.8/10

What we like

  • Official 27% less energy than the U.S. federal standard
  • ENERGY STAR lists this model with an ice maker
  • Official record meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria

Watch out for

  • No additional scored gaps in the official record we used

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard27 %
Certified total volume23.5 cu ft
Annual energy use510 kWh/year
Ice makerYes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)27%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)510 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)23.5 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)21.7 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)669 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)30.3 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Bottom Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)5I - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with an automatic icemaker without through-the-door ice service
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)No
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)72.1 × 35.9 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)R-600a
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaYes
Certified model numberRM80F23VM*
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordSamsung
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#2

LG LB12S2000

Best for: Official 36% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 11.8 cu ft total volume, 285 kWh/year

5.5/10

What we like

  • Highest official percent less energy than the U.S. federal standard in this comparison (36%)
  • Lowest official annual energy use in this comparison (285 kWh/year)
  • Official record meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria

Watch out for

  • ENERGY STAR does not list an ice maker on this record

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard36 %
Certified total volume11.8 cu ft
Annual energy use285 kWh/year
Ice makerNo
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)36%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)285 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)11.8 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)24.2 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)443 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)14.2 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Bottom Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)5 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)No
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)No
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)No
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)68 × 24 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)R-600a
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaYes
Certified model numberLB12S2000*
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordLG
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#3

LG LB12C2000

Best for: Official 34% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 12.1 cu ft total volume, 298 kWh/year

5.3/10

What we like

  • Official 34% less energy than the U.S. federal standard
  • Official record meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria

Watch out for

  • ENERGY STAR does not list an ice maker on this record

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard34 %
Certified total volume12.1 cu ft
Annual energy use298 kWh/year
Ice makerNo
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)34%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)298 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)12.1 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)24.6 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)451 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)15.1 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Bottom Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)5 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)No
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)No
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)No
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)73.3 × 23.4 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)R-600a
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaYes
Certified model numberLB12C2000*
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordLG
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#4

Frigidaire GRMN2872A

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 27.2 cu ft total volume, 649 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker

5.2/10

What we like

  • Large official certified total volume (27.2 cu ft)
  • ENERGY STAR lists this model with an ice maker

Watch out for

  • No additional scored gaps in the official record we used

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard10 %
Certified total volume27.2 cu ft
Annual energy use649 kWh/year
Ice makerYes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)649 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)27.2 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)23.9 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)712 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)35.1 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Bottom Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)5I - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with an automatic icemaker without through-the-door ice service
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)No
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)No
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)68.1 × 35.8 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaNo
Certified model numberGRMN2872A*
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordFrigidaire
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#5

KitchenAid KRSF336R

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 28.7 cu ft total volume, 684 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker

5.2/10

What we like

  • Largest official certified total volume in this comparison (28.7 cu ft)
  • ENERGY STAR lists this model with an ice maker

Watch out for

  • No additional scored gaps in the official record we used

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard10 %
Certified total volume28.7 cu ft
Annual energy use684 kWh/year
Ice makerYes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)684 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)28.7 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)23.8 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)750 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)37.2 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Side-by-Side
Product class (ENERGY STAR)7 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with side-mounted freezer with through-the-door ice service
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)No
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)No
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)69 × 35.5 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)R-600a
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaNo
Certified model numberKRSF336R****
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordKitchenAid
Related official records with the same certified ratingsSame official certified ratings also appear on KitchenAid KRSF536R. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
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#6

Hisense RT21N3E

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 21.2 cu ft total volume, 478 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker

5.1/10

What we like

  • ENERGY STAR lists this model with an ice maker
  • Official record meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria

Watch out for

  • No additional scored gaps in the official record we used

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard10 %
Certified total volume21.2 cu ft
Annual energy use478 kWh/year
Ice makerYes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)478 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)21.2 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)22.5 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)522 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)25.3 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Top Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)3I - Refrigerator-freezer - automatic defrost with op-mounted freezer with automatic icemaker without through-the-door ice
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)No
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)No
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)66.5 × 29.7 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaYes
Certified model numberRT21N3**E
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordHisense
Related official records with the same certified ratingsSame official certified ratings also appear on Hisense RT210N3SEH; Mora RT210N3AEM. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
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#7

Crosley CRSEH267A

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 25.6 cu ft total volume, 647 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker

4.9/10

What we like

  • ENERGY STAR lists this model with an ice maker

Watch out for

  • No additional scored gaps in the official record we used

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard10 %
Certified total volume25.6 cu ft
Annual energy use647 kWh/year
Ice makerYes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)647 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)25.6 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)25.3 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)710 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)32.5 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Side-by-Side
Product class (ENERGY STAR)7 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with side-mounted freezer with through-the-door ice service
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)No
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)No
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)70 × 36 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)R-600a
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaNo
Certified model numberCRSEH267A*
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordCrosley
Related official records with the same certified ratingsSame official certified ratings also appear on Crosley Professional ZRSEH268A. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
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#8

Frigidaire PRFS2883A

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 27.9 cu ft total volume, 725 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker

4.9/10

What we like

  • Large official certified total volume (27.9 cu ft)
  • ENERGY STAR lists this model with an ice maker

Watch out for

  • Highest official annual energy use in this comparison (725 kWh/year)

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard10 %
Certified total volume27.9 cu ft
Annual energy use725 kWh/year
Ice makerYes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)725 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)27.9 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)26.0 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)796 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)34.7 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Bottom Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)5A - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with through-the-door ice service
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)No
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)No
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)70 × 65.6 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaNo
Certified model numberPRFS2883A*
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordFrigidaire
Related official records with the same certified ratingsSame official certified ratings also appear on Frigidaire FRFS2823A; Frigidaire FRFS282LAF; Frigidaire GRFS2853A. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
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#9

KitchenAid KRSF705

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 24.8 cu ft total volume, 640 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker

4.9/10

What we like

  • ENERGY STAR lists this model with an ice maker

Watch out for

  • No additional scored gaps in the official record we used

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard10 %
Certified total volume24.8 cu ft
Annual energy use640 kWh/year
Ice makerYes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)640 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)24.8 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)25.8 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)702 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)31.5 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Side-by-Side
Product class (ENERGY STAR)7 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with side-mounted freezer with through-the-door ice service
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)No
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)No
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)68.9 × 35.5 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaNo
Certified model numberKRSF705*****
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordKitchenAid
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#10

GE Profile PGD29BYT

Best for: Official 5% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 28.7 cu ft total volume, 681 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker

4.8/10

What we like

  • Largest official certified total volume in this comparison (28.7 cu ft)
  • ENERGY STAR lists this model with an ice maker

Watch out for

  • Lowest official percent less energy than the U.S. federal standard in this comparison (5%)

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard5 %
Certified total volume28.7 cu ft
Annual energy use681 kWh/year
Ice makerYes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)5%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)681 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)28.7 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)23.7 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)713 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)35.2 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Bottom Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)5I - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with an automatic icemaker without through-the-door ice service
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)No
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)69.9 × 35.6 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaNo
Certified model numberPGD29BYT****
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordGE Profile
Related official records with the same certified ratingsSame official certified ratings also appear on Cafe CGE29DMT; Cafe CGE29DPT. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
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#11

GE Profile PGE29BYT

Best for: Official 5% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 28.7 cu ft total volume, 681 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker

4.8/10

What we like

  • Largest official certified total volume in this comparison (28.7 cu ft)
  • ENERGY STAR lists this model with an ice maker

Watch out for

  • Lowest official percent less energy than the U.S. federal standard in this comparison (5%)

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard5 %
Certified total volume28.7 cu ft
Annual energy use681 kWh/year
Ice makerYes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)5%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)681 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)28.7 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)23.7 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)713 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)35.2 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Bottom Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)5I - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with an automatic icemaker without through-the-door ice service
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)No
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)70 × 35.6 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaNo
Certified model numberPGE29BYT****
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordGE Profile
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#12

Hisense RT18N3E

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 18.1 cu ft total volume, 450 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker

4.8/10

What we like

  • ENERGY STAR lists this model with an ice maker
  • Official record meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria

Watch out for

  • No additional scored gaps in the official record we used

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard10 %
Certified total volume18.1 cu ft
Annual energy use450 kWh/year
Ice makerYes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)450 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)18.1 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)24.9 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)492 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)21.6 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Top Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)3I - Refrigerator-freezer - automatic defrost with op-mounted freezer with automatic icemaker without through-the-door ice
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)No
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)No
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)66.5 × 29.7 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaYes
Certified model numberRT18N3**E
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordHisense
Related official records with the same certified ratingsSame official certified ratings also appear on Criterion 4538146-18; Criterion 4538147-18; Criterion 4538148-18; Criterion CTMR180H1B; Criterion CTMR180H1S; Criterion CTMR180H1W; Crown CRNREF18BK-01; Crown CRNREF18SS-01 and 3 more. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
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#13

Kenmore 7231

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 18.1 cu ft total volume, 448 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker

4.8/10

What we like

  • ENERGY STAR lists this model with an ice maker
  • Official record meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria

Watch out for

  • No additional scored gaps in the official record we used

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard10 %
Certified total volume18.1 cu ft
Annual energy use448 kWh/year
Ice makerYes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)448 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)18.1 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)24.8 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)490 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)21.3 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Top Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)3I - Refrigerator-freezer - automatic defrost with op-mounted freezer with automatic icemaker without through-the-door ice
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)No
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)No
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)66.4 × 29.5 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaYes
Certified model number7231#
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordKenmore
Related official records with the same certified ratingsSame official certified ratings also appear on Conserv TMRI 180S; Kenmore 899.723132; Premium Levella PRNIM18; Vitara VTFR1802EIE. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
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#14

GE GWE22JYM

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 21.9 cu ft total volume, 581 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker

4.7/10

What we like

  • ENERGY STAR lists this model with an ice maker

Watch out for

  • No additional scored gaps in the official record we used

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard10 %
Certified total volume21.9 cu ft
Annual energy use581 kWh/year
Ice makerYes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)581 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)21.9 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)26.5 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)637 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)26.7 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Bottom Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)5I - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with an automatic icemaker without through-the-door ice service
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)No
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)No
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)69.9 × 35.9 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaNo
Certified model numberGWE22JYM****
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordGE
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#15

Samsung RB16DG6000

Best for: Official 24% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 16.2 cu ft total volume, 380 kWh/year

4.7/10

What we like

  • Official 24% less energy than the U.S. federal standard

Watch out for

  • ENERGY STAR does not list an ice maker on this record

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard24 %
Certified total volume16.2 cu ft
Annual energy use380 kWh/year
Ice makerNo
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)24%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)380 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)16.2 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)23.5 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)500 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)20.7 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Bottom Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)5 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)No
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)No
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)No
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)70 × 29.8 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)R-600a
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaNo
Certified model numberRB16DG6000**
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordSamsung
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#16

Whirlpool WRFF5333P

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 22.1 cu ft total volume, 585 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker

4.7/10

What we like

  • ENERGY STAR lists this model with an ice maker

Watch out for

  • No additional scored gaps in the official record we used

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard10 %
Certified total volume22.1 cu ft
Annual energy use585 kWh/year
Ice makerYes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)585 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)22.1 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)26.5 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)640 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)27 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Bottom Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)5I - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with an automatic icemaker without through-the-door ice service
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)No
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)No
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)69 × 33 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)R-600a
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaNo
Certified model numberWRFF5333P*
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordWhirlpool
Related official records with the same certified ratingsSame official certified ratings also appear on KitchenAid KRFF333SP; Maytag MRFF5033P. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
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#17

Whirlpool WRFF3436R

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 24.7 cu ft total volume, 685 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker

4.6/10

What we like

  • ENERGY STAR lists this model with an ice maker

Watch out for

  • No additional scored gaps in the official record we used

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard10 %
Certified total volume24.7 cu ft
Annual energy use685 kWh/year
Ice makerYes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)685 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)24.7 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)27.7 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)752 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)29.9 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Bottom Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)5A - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with through-the-door ice service
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)No
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)No
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)71 × 36 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)R-600a
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaNo
Certified model numberWRFF3436R*
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordWhirlpool
Related official records with the same certified ratingsSame official certified ratings also appear on Crosley CRFHW256S. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
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#18

KitchenAid KRSC336R

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 20.9 cu ft total volume, 600 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker

4.5/10

What we like

  • ENERGY STAR lists this model with an ice maker

Watch out for

  • No additional scored gaps in the official record we used

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard10 %
Certified total volume20.9 cu ft
Annual energy use600 kWh/year
Ice makerYes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)600 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)20.9 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)28.7 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)657 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)26.3 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Side-by-Side
Product class (ENERGY STAR)7 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with side-mounted freezer with through-the-door ice service
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)No
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)69 × 35.5 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)R-600a
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaNo
Certified model numberKRSC336R****
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordKitchenAid
Related official records with the same certified ratingsSame official certified ratings also appear on KitchenAid KRSC536R. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
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#19

Frigidaire PRFC2383A

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 22.7 cu ft total volume, 670 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker

4.4/10

What we like

  • ENERGY STAR lists this model with an ice maker

Watch out for

  • No additional scored gaps in the official record we used

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard10 %
Certified total volume22.7 cu ft
Annual energy use670 kWh/year
Ice makerYes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)670 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)22.7 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)29.5 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)734 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)28 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Bottom Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)5A - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with through-the-door ice service
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)No
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)70 × 65.6 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)R-600a
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaNo
Certified model numberPRFC2383A*
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordFrigidaire
Related official records with the same certified ratingsSame official certified ratings also appear on Electrolux ERFC2393A; Frigidaire FRFC2323A; Frigidaire GRFC2353A. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
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#20

GE Profile PKE24QYY

Best for: Official 5% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 24.1 cu ft total volume, 614 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker

4.4/10

What we like

  • ENERGY STAR lists this model with an ice maker

Watch out for

  • Lowest official percent less energy than the U.S. federal standard in this comparison (5%)

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard5 %
Certified total volume24.1 cu ft
Annual energy use614 kWh/year
Ice makerYes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)5%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)614 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)24.1 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)25.5 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)641 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)30.5 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Side-by-Side
Product class (ENERGY STAR)4I - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with side-mounted freezer with an automatic icemaker without through-the-door ice service
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)69.9 × 35.8 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaNo
Certified model numberPKE24QYY****
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordGE Profile
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#21

Samsung RF18A5101

Best for: Official 11% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 17.5 cu ft total volume, 540 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker

4.4/10

What we like

  • ENERGY STAR lists this model with an ice maker

Watch out for

  • No additional scored gaps in the official record we used

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard11 %
Certified total volume17.5 cu ft
Annual energy use540 kWh/year
Ice makerYes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)11%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)540 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)17.5 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)30.9 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)595 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)21.9 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Bottom Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)5I - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with an automatic icemaker without through-the-door ice service
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)No
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)70 × 32.1 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)R-600a
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaNo
Certified model numberRF18A5101**
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordSamsung
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#22

GE GYE21JYM

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 20.6 cu ft total volume, 647 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker

4.2/10

What we like

  • ENERGY STAR lists this model with an ice maker

Watch out for

  • No additional scored gaps in the official record we used

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard10 %
Certified total volume20.6 cu ft
Annual energy use647 kWh/year
Ice makerYes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)647 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)20.6 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)31.4 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)710 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)25.4 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Bottom Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)5A - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with through-the-door ice service
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)No
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)No
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)69.9 × 35.9 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaNo
Certified model numberGYE21JYM****
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordGE
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#23

GE Profile PZE24QYY

Best for: Official 5% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 23.5 cu ft total volume, 655 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker

4.2/10

What we like

  • ENERGY STAR lists this model with an ice maker

Watch out for

  • Lowest official percent less energy than the U.S. federal standard in this comparison (5%)

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard5 %
Certified total volume23.5 cu ft
Annual energy use655 kWh/year
Ice makerYes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)5%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)655 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)23.5 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)27.9 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)685 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)29.5 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Side-by-Side
Product class (ENERGY STAR)7 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with side-mounted freezer with through-the-door ice service
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)69.9 × 35.8 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaNo
Certified model numberPZE24QYY****
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordGE Profile
Related official records with the same certified ratingsSame official certified ratings also appear on Cafe CZE24RPY. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
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#24

Kenmore 6133

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 20.5 cu ft total volume, 385 kWh/year

4.0/10

What we like

  • Official record meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria

Watch out for

  • ENERGY STAR does not list an ice maker on this record

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard10 %
Certified total volume20.5 cu ft
Annual energy use385 kWh/year
Ice makerNo
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)385 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)20.5 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)18.8 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)429 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)24.2 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Top Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)3 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with top-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)No
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)No
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)No
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)66.4 × 32.7 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaYes
Certified model number6133#
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordKenmore
Related official records with the same certified ratingsSame official certified ratings also appear on Kenmore 899.613332; Kenmore KKTMR20.5X33; Kenmore KKTMR20.5X33-SS; Premium Levella PRN20. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
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#25

Whirlpool WRQC7836R

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 19.1 cu ft total volume, 645 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker

4.0/10

What we like

  • ENERGY STAR lists this model with an ice maker

Watch out for

  • No additional scored gaps in the official record we used

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard10 %
Certified total volume19.1 cu ft
Annual energy use645 kWh/year
Ice makerYes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)645 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)19.1 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)33.8 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)708 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)25.1 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Bottom Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)5A - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with through-the-door ice service
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)No
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)69 × 36 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)R-600a
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaNo
Certified model numberWRQC7836R*
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordWhirlpool
Related official records with the same certified ratingsSame official certified ratings also appear on KitchenAid KRQC736R; KitchenAid KRQC836S. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
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#26

LG LF19C8200

Best for: Official 5% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 18.6 cu ft total volume, 590 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker

3.8/10

What we like

  • ENERGY STAR lists this model with an ice maker

Watch out for

  • Lowest official percent less energy than the U.S. federal standard in this comparison (5%)

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard5 %
Certified total volume18.6 cu ft
Annual energy use590 kWh/year
Ice makerYes
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)5%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)590 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)18.6 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)31.7 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)615 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)24.2 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Bottom Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)5I - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with an automatic icemaker without through-the-door ice service
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)70.4 × 32.9 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)R-600a
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaNo
Certified model numberLF19C8200*
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordLG
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#27

Hisense HRT180N6A

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 18 cu ft total volume, 363 kWh/year

3.7/10

What we like

  • Official record meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria

Watch out for

  • ENERGY STAR does not list an ice maker on this record

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard10 %
Certified total volume18 cu ft
Annual energy use363 kWh/year
Ice makerNo
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)363 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)18 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)20.2 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)404 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)21.1 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Top Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)3 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with top-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)No
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)No
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)No
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)66.5 × 29.7 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaYes
Certified model numberHRT180N6A*
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordHisense
Related official records with the same certified ratingsSame official certified ratings also appear on Criterion 18TMF-B; Criterion 18TMF-SS; Criterion 18TMF-W; Criterion 453-8143; Criterion 453-8144; Criterion 453-8145; Crown CRNREF18BK; Crown CRNREF18SS and 19 more. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
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#28

Insignia NS-RTM18SS2

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 18.1 cu ft total volume, 369 kWh/year

3.7/10

What we like

  • Official record meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria

Watch out for

  • ENERGY STAR does not list an ice maker on this record

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard10 %
Certified total volume18.1 cu ft
Annual energy use369 kWh/year
Ice makerNo
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)369 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)18.1 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)20.4 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)411 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)22 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Top Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)3 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with top-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)No
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)No
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)No
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)65 × 30 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)R-600a
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaYes
Certified model numberNS-RTM18SS2
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordInsignia
Related official records with the same certified ratingsSame official certified ratings also appear on Insignia NS-RTM18WH2. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
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#29

Kenmore 6231

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 18.2 cu ft total volume, 365 kWh/year

3.7/10

What we like

  • Official record meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria

Watch out for

  • ENERGY STAR does not list an ice maker on this record

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard10 %
Certified total volume18.2 cu ft
Annual energy use365 kWh/year
Ice makerNo
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)365 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)18.2 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)20.1 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)406 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)21.4 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Top Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)3 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with top-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)No
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)No
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)No
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)66.4 × 29.5 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaYes
Certified model number6231#
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordKenmore
Related official records with the same certified ratingsSame official certified ratings also appear on Kenmore 899.623132; Kenmore KKTMR18.2X30; Kenmore KKTMR18.2X30-SS; Premium Levella PRN18; Smad DDT-510WA1U. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
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#30

Kenmore 896.61342420

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 18.1 cu ft total volume, 367 kWh/year

3.7/10

What we like

  • Official record meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria

Watch out for

  • ENERGY STAR does not list an ice maker on this record

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard10 %
Certified total volume18.1 cu ft
Annual energy use367 kWh/year
Ice makerNo
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)367 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)18.1 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)20.3 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)410 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)21.8 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Top Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)3 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with top-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)No
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)No
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)No
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)66.1 × 29.7 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaYes
Certified model number896.61342420
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordKenmore
Related official records with the same certified ratingsSame official certified ratings also appear on BLACK DECKER BR1810HS; Frestec FR 1802 BK; Hamilton Beach HBF1839-SS-6COM; Kenmore KKTMR30X18.1-SSL; KOOLATRON KTTMR30X18.1-SSL; Vitara VTFR1803EWE; ZGA ZRT18ASLOPR. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
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#31

KitchenAid KRBL133SP

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 22.1 cu ft total volume, 500 kWh/year

3.7/10

What we like

  • Official certified ratings are published for every scored criterion

Watch out for

  • ENERGY STAR does not list an ice maker on this record

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard10 %
Certified total volume22.1 cu ft
Annual energy use500 kWh/year
Ice makerNo
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)500 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)22.1 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)22.6 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)556 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)27 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Bottom Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)5 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)No
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)No
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)No
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)69 × 33 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)R-600a
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaNo
Certified model numberKRBL133SP***
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordKitchenAid
Related official records with the same certified ratingsSame official certified ratings also appear on KitchenAid KRBR133SP. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
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#32

Midea MRT18D1B

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 18.2 cu ft total volume, 369 kWh/year

3.7/10

What we like

  • Official record meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria

Watch out for

  • ENERGY STAR does not list an ice maker on this record

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard10 %
Certified total volume18.2 cu ft
Annual energy use369 kWh/year
Ice makerNo
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)369 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)18.2 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)20.3 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)412 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)22.1 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Top Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)3 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with top-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)No
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)No
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)No
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)66.6 × 29.7 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)R-600a
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaYes
Certified model numberMRT18D1B**
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordMidea
Related official records with the same certified ratingsSame official certified ratings also appear on Midea MRT18D2B; Midea MRT18D4B. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
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#33

Midea MRT18D3B

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 18.1 cu ft total volume, 369 kWh/year

3.7/10

What we like

  • Official record meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria

Watch out for

  • ENERGY STAR does not list an ice maker on this record

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard10 %
Certified total volume18.1 cu ft
Annual energy use369 kWh/year
Ice makerNo
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)369 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)18.1 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)20.4 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)411 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)22 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Top Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)3 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with top-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)No
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)No
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)No
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)66.6 × 29.7 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)R-600a
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaYes
Certified model numberMRT18D3B**
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordMidea
Related official records with the same certified ratingsSame official certified ratings also appear on Element ERT18CSE; Element ERT18CSEB; Element ERT18CSES; Element ERT18CSEW; Seasons MSTF18R5; Toscana 51F-IK5-BCD512; Toscana 51F-IK5-BCD512SS; Vissani MDTF18 and 2 more. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
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#34

LG LF18CO000S

Best for: Official 11% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 18.2 cu ft total volume, 460 kWh/year

3.4/10

What we like

  • Official certified ratings are published for every scored criterion

Watch out for

  • ENERGY STAR does not list an ice maker on this record

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard11 %
Certified total volume18.2 cu ft
Annual energy use460 kWh/year
Ice makerNo
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)11%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)460 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)18.2 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)25.3 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)514 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)22.3 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Bottom Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)5 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)No
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)No
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)69.6 × 29.5 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)R-600a
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaNo
Certified model numberLF18CO000S
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordLG
Related official records with the same certified ratingsSame official certified ratings also appear on Frestec FDBM 1802 SL; GreenLine GLCHRFD18FFSS; LG LF18CO000V. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
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#35

GE GBE17HYR

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 17.7 cu ft total volume, 454 kWh/year

3.3/10

What we like

  • Official certified ratings are published for every scored criterion

Watch out for

  • ENERGY STAR does not list an ice maker on this record

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard10 %
Certified total volume17.7 cu ft
Annual energy use454 kWh/year
Ice makerNo
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)454 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)17.7 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)25.6 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)506 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)21.3 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Bottom Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)5 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)No
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)No
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)No
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)67.9 × 31.1 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaNo
Certified model numberGBE17HYR****
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordGE
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#36

Midea MRT14D2B

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 14.3 cu ft total volume, 333 kWh/year

3.3/10

What we like

  • Official record meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria

Watch out for

  • ENERGY STAR does not list an ice maker on this record

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard10 %
Certified total volume14.3 cu ft
Annual energy use333 kWh/year
Ice makerNo
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)333 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)14.3 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)23.3 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)372 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)17.1 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Top Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)3 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with top-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)No
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)No
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)No
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)60.6 × 27.6 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)R-600a
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaYes
Certified model numberMRT14D2B**
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordMidea
Related official records with the same certified ratingsSame official certified ratings also appear on Elisii DERTM142W1; Midea MRT14B3A; Midea MRT14D3B; Seasons MSTF14. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
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#37

Samsung RB15DG6000

Best for: Official 12% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 15 cu ft total volume, 420 kWh/year

3.2/10

What we like

  • Official certified ratings are published for every scored criterion

Watch out for

  • ENERGY STAR does not list an ice maker on this record

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard12 %
Certified total volume15 cu ft
Annual energy use420 kWh/year
Ice makerNo
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)12%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)420 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)15 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)28.0 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)479 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)18.3 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Bottom Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)5 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)No
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)No
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)No
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)66.9 × 27.5 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)R-600a
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaNo
Certified model numberRB15DG6000**
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordSamsung
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#38

GE GPE12FGZ

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 11.9 cu ft total volume, 314 kWh/year

3.1/10

What we like

  • Official record meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria

Watch out for

  • ENERGY STAR does not list an ice maker on this record

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard10 %
Certified total volume11.9 cu ft
Annual energy use314 kWh/year
Ice makerNo
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)314 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)11.9 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)26.4 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)350 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)14.4 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Top Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)3 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with top-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)No
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)No
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)No
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)58.9 × 28.4 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaYes
Certified model numberGPE12FGZ****
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordGE
Related official records with the same certified ratingsSame official certified ratings also appear on GE GPE12FSZ. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
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#39

Hisense RT12A2CSE

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 11.6 cu ft total volume, 308 kWh/year

3.1/10

What we like

  • Official record meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria

Watch out for

  • ENERGY STAR does not list an ice maker on this record

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard10 %
Certified total volume11.6 cu ft
Annual energy use308 kWh/year
Ice makerNo
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)308 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)11.6 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)26.6 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)343 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)13.5 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Top Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)3 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with top-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)No
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)No
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)No
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)66.8 × 23.4 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaYes
Certified model numberRT12A2CSE
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordHisense
Related official records with the same certified ratingsSame official certified ratings also appear on Hisense BCD-320WP4NA1/HC1(H); Hisense HRT120P3AVE; Mora MRT115P3AVE; Summit FF1142PL. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
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#40

Whirlpool URBC5024PZ

Best for: Official 14% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 11.2 cu ft total volume, 376 kWh/year

3.1/10

What we like

  • Official certified ratings are published for every scored criterion

Watch out for

  • ENERGY STAR does not list an ice maker on this record

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard14 %
Certified total volume11.2 cu ft
Annual energy use376 kWh/year
Ice makerNo
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)14%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)376 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)11.2 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)33.6 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)439 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)13.8 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Bottom Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)5 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)No
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)No
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)70.9 × 23.6 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaNo
Certified model numberURBC5024PZ
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordWhirlpool
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#41

Midea HD-423ST-BKS

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 11.5 cu ft total volume, 311 kWh/year

3.0/10

What we like

  • Official record meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria

Watch out for

  • ENERGY STAR does not list an ice maker on this record

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard10 %
Certified total volume11.5 cu ft
Annual energy use311 kWh/year
Ice makerNo
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)311 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)11.5 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)27.0 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)346 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)13.9 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Top Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)3 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with top-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)No
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)No
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)No
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)59.8 × 25 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaYes
Certified model numberHD-423ST-BKS
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordMidea
Related official records with the same certified ratingsSame official certified ratings also appear on Elisii DERTM1151; Elisii DERTM115WW1; Smad DDT-423WMU (U); Vissani MDTF12. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
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#42

Frigidaire FRTE1026AB

Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 10.1 cu ft total volume, 298 kWh/year

2.9/10

What we like

  • Official record meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria

Watch out for

  • ENERGY STAR does not list an ice maker on this record

Score breakdown

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard 36%
Certified total volume 28%
Annual energy use 22%
Ice maker 14%
Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard10 %
Certified total volume10.1 cu ft
Annual energy use298 kWh/year
Ice makerNo
Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR)10%
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)298 kWh/year
Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR)10.1 cu ft
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)29.5 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume
U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR)331 kWh/year
Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR)12.1 cu ft
Type (ENERGY STAR)Top Freezer
Product class (ENERGY STAR)3 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with top-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker
Defrost type (ENERGY STAR)Automatic
Ice maker (ENERGY STAR)No
Counter depth (ENERGY STAR)Yes
Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR)No
Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR)No
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)59.9 × 21.2 in (H × W)
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)Not listed
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteriaYes
Certified model numberFRTE1026AB
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordFrigidaire
Related official records with the same certified ratingsSame official certified ratings also appear on Frigidaire FRTE1026AV; Frigidaire FRTE1026AW. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages.
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Buying guide: how to choose the right full-size refrigerator

Use the official percent-better figure and annual energy use together

ENERGY STAR publishes how much less energy a model uses than the U.S. federal standard for its product class, and the certified annual energy use in kilowatt-hours per year. The percent-better figure is size- and class-adjusted. Annual energy use is the absolute number on your bill. We score both, and we also show annual energy use per cubic foot as a computed figure labelled computed. We do not use brochure energy-saver claims in place of the official record.

Bottom freezer, top freezer and side-by-side stay in one table, with the official type shown

These three official types are all freestanding full-size refrigerator-freezers, and they share the same certified fields, so they can be compared on the same score. The official type is printed on every card. A higher volume or a bottom-freezer layout is not automatically the right cabinet for a small kitchen or a narrow door opening. Match width and layout to the space, then use the official energy figures to compare models.

Identical official ratings are consolidated

Many ENERGY STAR refrigerator records are color, finish or sister-brand suffixes of the same certified platform. When several model numbers publish the same official energy use, volume, percent-better figure, dimensions and ice-maker field, we keep one product page and list the related official records in the details. We do not invent hardware differences the official records do not show.

Safety and installation

Leave the clearances the maker specifies so the condenser can reject heat. Do not puncture the sealed refrigerant circuit. Level the cabinet so doors seal and the condensate path works. Keep refrigerator food at a safe temperature using a separate appliance thermometer if you need to verify it; ENERGY STAR does not publish a food-temperature setting in the fields we used. Old refrigerators can be an entrapment hazard if they are stored or discarded with the doors attached and the latches intact; follow the maker's disposal directions. This is not a substitute for the product manual.

How this ranking is calculated

Score = weighted average of normalised specs, out of 10. Full method

Percent less energy than U.S. federal standardOfficial ENERGY STAR figure for how much less annual energy the model uses than the U.S. federal standard for its product class. Higher is better. A missing value takes the category minimum. Scale: 0 → 40 %.
36%
Certified total volumeOfficial ENERGY STAR certified total volume in cubic feet. A larger cabinet is not automatically the right refrigerator for a small kitchen. Missing values take the category minimum. Scale: 10 → 30 cu ft.
28%
Annual energy useOfficial ENERGY STAR annual energy use in kilowatt-hours per year. Lower is better. Because a larger cabinet often uses more energy, this field is scored alongside volume and the percent-better figure. Missing values take the category minimum (the highest energy use in the set). Scale: 750 → 250 kWh/year.
22%
Ice makerYes when the official ENERGY STAR record lists an ice maker. Unstated counts as no.
14%

Frequently asked questions

Why isn't a model I see advertised as a French-door refrigerator labelled French-door here?

ENERGY STAR lists these cabinets as Bottom Freezer, Top Freezer or Side-by-Side. The official type Bottom Freezer includes French-door and pull-out-drawer layouts, and the certified record does not always distinguish them. We show the official type and do not add a French-door label from a retailer listing.

Why did you combine several model numbers onto one page?

When official ENERGY STAR records share the same certified energy use, total volume, percent-better figure, dimensions and ice-maker field, they are typically color, finish or brand-rebadge suffixes of one platform. We keep a single product page for that rating set and list the related official names in the details, so the site does not publish a stack of nearly identical reviews.

Why aren't compact or built-in refrigerators in this ranking?

This table is limited to freestanding, non-compact models with at least 10 cubic feet of official total volume. Compact refrigerators and built-in models appear on the same ENERGY STAR dataset, but mixing them with full-size freestanding cabinets would let cabinet format dominate the score. Wine and beverage coolers have their own comparison. We did not build a compact-refrigerator ranking in this pass.

Did you test these refrigerators or list prices?

No. CrispPick ranks official ENERGY STAR certified ratings only. We do not test units, and we do not show prices or customer ratings.

Why do bottle capacity, noise, warranty and ice-maker daily output say Not listed?

Those figures are not in the ENERGY STAR certified-product fields we used, or they were blank on the record. We did not fetch a maker product page for these models in this pass, so we leave those extras as Not listed rather than copying them from a retailer listing. Ice maker is shown as Yes or No when ENERGY STAR publishes that field.

What does a negative percent less energy than the federal standard mean?

A few official ENERGY STAR records list a negative number in that field. We show the official figure and score it as published. We do not rewrite it, and we do not infer a data-entry error from the sign alone.

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