Hamilton Beach HBFR1504 17.9 Cu Ft

In this hamilton beach hbfr1504 17.9 cu ft review, the Hamilton Beach HBFR1504 ranks sixth of eight in our 2026 guide because it is the cheapest fridge to run on this list. It draws just 300 kWh a year, it costs $1,399.99, and it holds 17.9 cubic feet split between a 9.75 cubic foot fresh food section and a 5.86 cubic foot freezer. Amazon shoppers rate it 4.2 stars from 55 ratings. This is the model for a small household or rental that wants a French door layout without paying for ice makers and water lines. Meanwhile, buyers who need a big family fridge or ice on demand should look further up the list.

In practice, the interior is built for flexibility rather than volume. Six slide out shelves and six door bins let you rearrange storage for tall pitchers or wide sheet pans, and adjustable feet level the cabinet on uneven floors. Automatic defrost means you never scrape ice by hand, while the electronic lock and thermostat dial keep temperature control simple. Two separate freezer drawers sort frozen goods instead of piling everything into one bin, and the built in lamp helps you spot leftovers fast. At 30.71 inches wide, 26.77 inches deep and 71.46 inches tall, it fits gaps that 36 inch French door models cannot. However, at 218 pounds it is heavy, and it runs on standard 110 volt AC power.

At $1,399.99, the Hamilton Beach HBFR1504 undercuts most French door refrigerators in this guide, and its 300 kWh annual draw keeps the savings coming every month. By contrast, the 28 cu ft Samsung in our lineup burns 755 kWh a year, so the gap adds up over a decade of ownership. The trade offs are clear: no ice maker, no water dispenser, and despite the counter depth label it is a freestanding unit with a 26.77 inch body. Even so, the one year parts and labor warranty and the 17.9 cubic foot capacity cover the basics well. If low energy bills and flexible shelving matter more to you than ice on demand, this is the one to get.