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Bottom Freezer

Hamilton Beach HZ4051: $80 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 442 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $80 a year and $965 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #233 of 1422 bottom freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $965 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)
$80
Over 12 years
$965
Saves vs the federal minimum
$14/yr
Size
17.9 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
$80
Electricity over 12 years
$965
Add the price you pay
+ $965

442 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 SC775116.9 cu ft$64/yrsaves $192
Beko BFBD30216SS16.1 cu ft$65/yrsaves $190
Beko BFBD30216SSL16.1 cu ft$65/yrsaves $190
Beko BFBF30116SS16.1 cu ft$65/yrsaves $190

Specs

BrandHamilton Beach
ModelHZ4051
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use442 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type518 kWh / year
Width32.9 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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