ABL AREF18**vsGE Profile PYE18HYR****
Side-by-side refrigerator comparison
ABL AREF18**
Capacity
17.6cu ft
Annual Energy
360kWh/yr
Better Than Standard
4%
Dimensions
28 × 66.9in (w × h)
GE Profile PYE18HYR****
Capacity
17.5cu ft
Annual Energy
613kWh/yr
Better Than Standard
10%
Dimensions
32.8 × 69.7in (w × h)
Key differences
ABL AREF18** is 41% more efficient at 360 kWh/yr versus 613 kWh/yr for the GE Profile PYE18HYR****. The ABL AREF18** is larger at 17.6 cu ft versus 17.5 cu ft. Overall, the GE Profile PYE18HYR**** sits higher in the category, ranking above 87% of certified residential refrigerators.
Capacity
| Spec | ABL | GE Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Volume(cu ft) | 17.6 | 17.5 |
| Adjusted Volume(cu ft) | 17.6 | 21.3 |
Dimensions
| Spec | ABL | GE Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Height(in) | 66.9 | 69.7 |
| Width(in) | 28 | 32.8 |
Energy
| Spec | ABL | GE Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Energy Use(kWh/yr) | 360 | 613 |
| US Federal Standard(kWh/yr) | 376 | 672 |
| Better Than Standard(%) | 4 | 10 |
| Most Efficient | No | No |
Configuration
| Spec | ABL | GE Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Top Freezer | Bottom Freezer |
| Product Class | 3 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with top-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker | 5A - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with through-the-door ice service |
| Defrost Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Counter Depth | No | Yes |
| Built In | No | No |
| Compact | No | No |
| Ice Maker | No | Yes |
| Through-the-Door Dispenser | No | Yes |
Refrigerant
| Spec | ABL | GE Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Type | — | R-600a |
| GWP Rating | — | R-600a (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ABL | GE Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |