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Vissani MDTF16**R6 family
16 cu ft · Top Freezer refrigerator
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About the Vissani MDTF16**R6 family
The Vissani MDTF16**R6 family is a 16 cu ft top freezer refrigerator certified by ENERGY STAR. Its official test figure is 347 kWh of electricity a year, which at the U.S. average price of 18.19¢ per kWh comes to $63 a year, or $757 over a typical 12-year life.
That is 10% less energy than the federal maximum for this type of fridge (385 kWh a year), a saving of about $7 a year compared with a model that only just meets the standard.
Among 604 top freezer models it ranks #206 for running cost. The cheapest model of this type would save $445 in electricity over 12 years, though it may differ in size and features.
If you want the same type and a similar size for less to run, the Avanti FF14V0W uses 332 kWh a year and would save about $33 over 12 years.
Cost to run where you live
347 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.
| Avanti FF14V0W | 14.3 cu ft | $60/yr | saves $33 |
| Conservator VNRV143AD | 14.3 cu ft | $60/yr | saves $33 |
| Criterion CTMR142C1B | 14.3 cu ft | $60/yr | saves $33 |
| Danby DFF143V1SSDB | 14.3 cu ft | $60/yr | saves $33 |
Specs
| Brand | Vissani |
| Model | MDTF16**R6 |
| Type | Top Freezer |
| Energy use | 347 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 385 kWh / year |
| Size | 16 cu ft |
| Width | 30 in |
| Height | 67 in |
| Defrost | Automatic |
| Built-in | No |
| Compact | No |
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.
Questions people ask
How much does the Vissani MDTF16**R6 family cost to run?
About $63 a year at the U.S. average electricity price (18.19¢/kWh), based on its ENERGY STAR rating of 347 kWh a year. In a state with expensive power it can be much more; pick your state on this page to see your number.
How much will the Vissani MDTF16**R6 family cost in electricity over its life?
About $757 over 12 years, a typical life for a refrigerator. Add that to the price you pay to get the true cost to own.
Is the Vissani MDTF16**R6 family energy efficient?
Yes. It is ENERGY STAR certified and uses 10% less energy than the federal maximum for its type.
Is there a cheaper fridge to run of the same type and size?
Yes. The Avanti FF14V0W uses 332 kWh a year, about $33 less in electricity over 12 years.
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