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Hotpoint HPE16BTN series (with ice maker): $78 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 429 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $78 a year and $936 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #493 of 604 top freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $936 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
$936
Saves vs the federal minimum
$7/yr
Size
15.6 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
$936
Add the price you pay
+ $936

429 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.

Beko BFTF2716BK13.6 cu ft$59/yrsaves $225
Summit FF1515W13.6 cu ft$59/yrsaves $225
Avanti FF14V0W14.3 cu ft$60/yrsaves $212
Conservator VNRV143AD14.3 cu ft$60/yrsaves $212

Specs

BrandHotpoint
ModelHPE16BTN****
TypeTop Freezer
Energy use429 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type469 kWh / year
Width28 in
FeaturesIce 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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