• Why are there 2 different star ratings for Refrigerating Appliances?

The Big Yellow Stars, visible on the upper part of DOE energy label, refers to the energy efficiency rating of specific Ref models. The other rating, that looks like small asterisks at the middle part of the label, is the Coldness Star Rating and represents the lowest I coldest temperature that the unit can achieve. This coldness star rating is unique to refrigerating appliances.