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Hisense RT21N3**E family (with ice maker): $87 a year to run
This refrigerator uses 478 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $87 a year and $1,043 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #587 of 604 top freezer models for running cost.
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Cost to run where you live
478 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.
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Specs
| Brand | Hisense |
| Model | RT21N3**E |
| Type | Top Freezer |
| Energy use | 478 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 522 kWh / year |
| Width | 29.7 in |
| Features | Ice maker |
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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