Name: Bosch B36FD51SN*
Brand: Bosch

Bosch B36FD51SN*

26.3 cu ft bottom freezer. Uses 11% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #90 of 235 bottom-freezer fridges 26–30 cu ft, by yearly cost.

$127 at 18.16¢/kWhper year

$1,275 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years

$18 at 18.16¢/kWh10-yr extra vs. similar size

Your electric rate18.16¢per kWh. Find it on your bill. Default is the U.S. average.

Yearly cost, side by side

This model$127 at 18.16¢/kWh

Typical similar-size model (234 bottom freezer models)$126 at 18.16¢/kWh

Federal max for this class$141 at 18.16¢/kWh

Thirstiest certified bottom-freezer fridges$145 at 18.16¢/kWh

Good to know
Fridges run all day, so the EPA test figure is close to real use. A warm kitchen, frequent door opening and an ice maker can push it higher.

Also sold as

The EPA record lists no additional model numbers.

An asterisk in the model number stands for color or trim codes, so those finishes share these figures.

UPC: 825225968689

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2022-04-13. On the market since 2022-05-01. EPA record 2394710.

Energy and specs

Type	Bottom Freezer
Product class	5A - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with through-the-door ice service
Total capacity	26.3 cu ft
Adjusted volume	32.4 cu ft
Height × width	70 × 36 in
Counter depth	Yes
Compact	No
Built-in	No
Ice maker	Yes
Through-door dispenser	Yes
Defrost	Automatic
Connected (smart)	No
Refrigerant	R-600a (GWP:3 \| Lower GWP)
Annual energy use	702 kWh
Federal max for its class	775 kWh
Markets	United States

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 2394710. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".

Similar models from other brands

Rule: certified bottom-freezer fridges within 2 cu ft of this one (24.3 to 28.3 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

Brand	Model	Size	Energy	Cost
LG	LF25S6000*	25.1 cu ft	535 kWh	$97 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
LG	LF27NCH10*	26.5 cu ft	549 kWh	$100 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
LG	LB26H2200*	25.5 cu ft	562 kWh	$102 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
LG	LRDCS2603*	25.5 cu ft	562 kWh	$102 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Midea	MRF27I4***	26.5 cu ft	573 kWh	$104 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Hisense	HRF266N6C*E1	26.6 cu ft	583 kWh	$106 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr

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