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Café CQE28DM*N*** family: $141 a year to run
This refrigerator uses 776 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $141 a year and $1,694 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #1394 of 1422 bottom freezer models for running cost.
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Cost to run where you live
776 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR test figure) × 18.19¢ per kWh, the average residential price in the U.S. for Jan–Aug 2026 (EIA). Your bill depends on your utility and how you use it.
Cheaper to run, same type and size
Or see every extra large (27 cu ft and up) model ranked.
| Samsung RM80F23VM series | 23.5 cu ft | $93/yr | saves $581 |
| LG LF25S6000 series | 25.1 cu ft | $97/yr | saves $526 |
| Samsung RF30BB6602 series | 30.1 cu ft | $99/yr | saves $504 |
| LG LF27NCH10 series | 26.5 cu ft | $100/yr | saves $495 |
Specs
| Brand | Café |
| Model | CQE28DM*N*** |
| Type | Bottom Freezer |
| Energy use | 776 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 812 kWh / year |
| Width | 35.8 in |
| Features | Ice maker, Door dispenser |
Specs and energy use from the ENERGY STAR certified products list (U.S. EPA). An asterisk in a model number stands for colour or finish codes. HouseholdLeak is not affiliated with ENERGY STAR or the EPA.
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