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Bottom Freezer

Hisense BCD-422WY2NF1/HC1(H): $78 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 427 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $78 a year and $932 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #183 of 1422 bottom freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $932 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
  3. Compare. Pick your state to see your real number, then check the cheaper-to-run models of the same size.
Per year (U.S. avg)
$78
Over 12 years
$932
Saves vs the federal minimum
$9/yr
Size
14.7 cu ft

Where to buy

Compare the price, then add the running cost below to get the true cost.

Cost to run where you live

Electricity per year
$78
Electricity over 12 years
$932
Add the price you pay
+ $932

427 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 small (10 to 18 cu ft) model ranked.

Liebherr SC752012.8 cu ft$54/yrsaves $288
Liebherr SC578112.8 cu ft$55/yrsaves $277
Liebherr C762015 cu ft$55/yrsaves $266
Miele KFN 4776 ED edt/cs15 cu ft$55/yrsaves $266

Specs

BrandHisense
ModelBCD-422WY2NF1/HC1(H)
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use427 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type475 kWh / year
Width28 in

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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