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Liebherr FDBC36S

19.0 cu ft bottom freezer. Uses 14% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #387 of 432 bottom-freezer fridges 18–22 cu ft, by yearly cost.

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators dataset, data.energystar.gov. Refreshed Oct 24, 2026.

$113 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$1,126 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$147 at 18.16¢/kWh10-yr extra vs. similar size

Recall check

CPSC recalls that mention Liebherr refrigerators, fridges and freezers (checked Oct 24, 2026). Check whether your model number is listed in the notice:

• Liebherr Expands Recall of Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Door Can Detach (2011-11-16)

• Liebherr Recalls Built-In Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Door Can Detach (2011-03-03)

• Liebherr Recalls Built-In Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Door Can Detach (2010-01-27)

Where it's sold

Liebherr fridges: Authorized dealers (Liebherr dealer search)

Confirmed from Liebherr's own where-to-buy or retailer pages and retailer brand pages. Checked Oct 24, 2026. Not every seller stocks every model, so check the model number with the seller.

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

Yearly cost, side by side

This model$113 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (522 bottom freezer models)$98 at 18.16¢/kWh
Federal max for this class$128 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.

UPC: 4016803097334

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2026-05-27. On the market since 2026-06-01. EPA record 4616814.

Energy and specs

TypeBottom Freezer
Product class5A - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with through-the-door ice service
Total capacity19.0 cu ft
Adjusted volume24.7 cu ft
Height × width71 × 36 in
Counter depthYes
CompactNo
Built-inNo
Ice makerYes
Through-door dispenserYes
DefrostAutomatic
Connected (smart)No
RefrigerantR-600a (GWP:3 | Lower GWP)
Annual energy use620 kWh
Federal max for its class704 kWh
MarketsUnited States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 4616814. 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 (17.0 to 21.0 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

BrandModelSizeEnergyCost
Fisher & PaykelRF178WRNX118.2 cu ft372 kWh$68 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Fisher & PaykelRF178ANX118.0 cu ft412 kWh$75 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
SummitFFBF151W19.1 cu ft429 kWh$78 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
SummitFFBF152PL19.1 cu ft429 kWh$78 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
SummitFFBF153B19.1 cu ft429 kWh$78 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
SummitFFBF154SS19.1 cu ft429 kWh$78 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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