Appliance Energy Cost Index Model-level energy use and running cost, from ENERGY STAR certified product data

HBFRF1798-C-WHITE-3BCOM Refrigerators · Hamilton Beach

HBFRF1798-C-WHITE-3BCOM (Hamilton Beach, ENERGY STAR Certified) uses 292 kWh per year, an estimated $49.64/yr to run, ranking 40th cheapest of 80 sampled refrigerators, 1% below the $49.98/yr median of the 80 sampled models.

Certification: ENERGY STAR Certified

Est. annual energy cost
$49.64/yr
Cheaper than all but 49% of sampled models in this category
Annual energy use: 292 kWh
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Where this model sits (computed from source data)

Figures above are computed at build time from the sampled source records - no external estimates are used.
Cost rank in category40th of 80
Cost percentilebottom 49%
Vs category median1% below ($49.98/yr)
Rank within same status40th of 63 (Median $42.50/yr)
Rank within similar capacity1st of 17 · capacity total volume ft3 14.4~21.6 (Median $62.39/yr)
Category low to high$16.15/yr ~ $123.59/yr

Certified specifications (as reported)

Specifications exactly as reported in the certified dataset.
SpecValue
typeFreezerless and Single Door
product class3A - All-Refrigerators - automatic defrost
defrost typeAutomatic
compactNo
built inNo
thru the door dispenserNo
ice makerNo
standard or counter depthNo
height in70.1
width in25.2
capacity total volume ft318.0
adjusted volume ft318.0
annual energy use kwh yr292
us federal standard kwh yr329
percent less energy use than us federal standard11
connected functionalityNo

Similar models in this category

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FR 1802 WH ENERGY STAR Most Efficient$62.39/yr
51F-IK5-BCD512** ENERGY STAR Most Efficient$62.73/yr
51F-IK5-BCD512SS ENERGY STAR Most Efficient$62.73/yr

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run the Hamilton Beach HBFRF1798-C-WHITE-3BCOM per year?

The Hamilton Beach HBFRF1798-C-WHITE-3BCOM is certified at 292 kWh per year, which works out to about $49.64/yr at the flat rate assumed on this site. Certified figures come from standardized test procedures, so your actual bill varies with usage and your local electricity rate.

Is the Hamilton Beach HBFRF1798-C-WHITE-3BCOM efficient compared with other refrigerators?

Among the 80 refrigerators compared on this site, the Hamilton Beach HBFRF1798-C-WHITE-3BCOM ranks 40th cheapest to run and sits in the bottom 49% of the cost range. That is 1% below the category median of $49.98/yr. The cheapest sampled model runs at $16.15/yr and the most expensive at $123.59/yr.

What ENERGY STAR status does the Hamilton Beach HBFRF1798-C-WHITE-3BCOM hold?

The Hamilton Beach HBFRF1798-C-WHITE-3BCOM is listed as ENERGY STAR Certified. Among the 63 sampled refrigerators with that status the median running cost is $42.50/yr, and the Hamilton Beach HBFRF1798-C-WHITE-3BCOM ranks 40th cheapest within that group. Certification status reflects efficiency relative to product class, not absolute energy use.

How does the Hamilton Beach HBFRF1798-C-WHITE-3BCOM compare with similarly sized models?

Using the certified capacity total volume ft3 value of 18.0, 17 sampled models fall within +/-20% (14.4 to 21.6), and the Hamilton Beach HBFRF1798-C-WHITE-3BCOM ranks 1st cheapest among them. The median for that size band is $62.39/yr. Comparing within a size band is more meaningful than comparing certification labels.

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