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Hisense RB15N6A*E

Bottom Freezer · 14.8

Summary

The Hisense RB15N6A*E is a bottom freezer with 14.8 capacity that uses 377 kWh per year, costing approximately $60.32annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $603.20 in energy costs alone. It uses 21% less energy than the federal minimum standard. This is a solidly efficient choice.

Ranked #2588 out of 4363 refrigerators by annual running cost, it costs $1.68 less per year than the category average of $62. At 27.7" wide, it is a standard size for its category.

$60.32
per year to run
71
efficiency score /100
$603.20
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Refrigerators

Ranked #2588 out of 4363 in the refrigerators category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$60.32 vs avg $62
$1.68/yr cheaper
Energy Use
377 kWh vs avg 385
8 kWh less
Efficiency Score
71 vs avg 63
Above average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use377 kWh/year
Federal Standard475 kWh/year
Better Than Standard21%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$60.32
Monthly Cost (estimated)$5.03
Capacity14.8
Width27.7"
Height67.8"
BrandHisense
TypeBottom Freezer
Date Certified2019-03-05

Running Cost Breakdown

Estimated electricity costs at different time horizons (based on $0.16/kWh US average rate):

Monthly
$5.03
1 Year
$60.32
5 Years
$301.60
10 Years
$603.20

Actual costs vary by location. States like Hawaii ($0.43/kWh) pay significantly more while Idaho ($0.11/kWh) pays less. Use our energy calculator to estimate costs at your local rate.

What This Means for You

The Hisense RB15N6A*E is cheaper to run than the average refrigerator in its category. At $60.32/year, you'll save approximately $16.80 over 10 years compared to a typical model in this category.

With a high efficiency score, this model is one of the better options if minimizing long-term energy costs is a priority.

Energy costs are just one factor in choosing a refrigerator. Consider the purchase price, features, reliability, and how the total cost of ownership (purchase price + energy costs over its expected lifespan) compares to alternatives.

Energy cost estimated at $0.16/kWh (US national average). Your actual cost depends on your local electricity rate and usage patterns. Data from ENERGY STAR certified product database.