Hisense HRB171N6B*E: $103 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 491 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $103 a year and $1,032 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
491 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$103
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$1,032
Efficiency rank
3,458 / 4,667
19 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Bottom Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 17.2 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 21.1 |
| Refrigerant | R-600a |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 588 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | December 4, 2020 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one costs about $22 more a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Bosch B24CB80ES* | 490 | $103 |
| Hisense RF22A3FSE | 489 | $103 |
| GE GBE21AGK**** | 488 | $103 |
| GE GBE21AYR**** | 488 | $103 |
| GE GBE21DGK**** | 488 | $103 |
| GE GBE21DYK**** | 488 | $103 |
| GE GDE21DGK**** | 488 | $103 |
| GE GDE21DMK**** | 488 | $103 |
- Freezers
- Washing machines
- Dishwashers
- Tumble dryers
- Room air conditioners
- Dehumidifiers
- Water heaters
- Electric cooktops and ranges
- Televisions
- Computers
- Air purifiers
Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology