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Liebherr SCB5790IM

Most Efficient (EPA)

12.7 cu ft bottom freezer. Uses 37% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #48 of 499 bottom-freezer fridges under 18 cu ft, by yearly cost.

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

$67 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$672 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$53 at 18.16¢/kWh10-yr savings 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$67 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (159 bottom freezer models)$72 at 18.16¢/kWh
Federal max for this class$98 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: 4016803089933

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2023-05-16. On the market since 2023-07-01. EPA record 2486233.

Energy and specs

TypeBottom Freezer
Product class5I - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with an automatic icemaker without through-the-door ice service
Total capacity12.7 cu ft
Adjusted volume15.5 cu ft
Height × width73 × 24 in
Counter depthYes
CompactNo
Built-inNo
Ice makerYes
Through-door dispenserNo
DefrostAutomatic
Connected (smart)No
RefrigerantR-600a (GWP:3 | Lower GWP)
Annual energy use370 kWh
Federal max for its class538 kWh
MarketsUnited States

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 2486233. 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 (10.7 to 14.7 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

BrandModelSizeEnergyCost
LGLB12S2000*11.8 cu ft285 kWh$52 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
BekoBFBF2414SS11.4 cu ft286 kWh$52 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
BekoBFBF2414WH11.4 cu ft286 kWh$52 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
BlombergBRFB1045SS11.4 cu ft286 kWh$52 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
BlombergBRFB1045WH11.4 cu ft286 kWh$52 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
BekoBFBF2412SS10.7 cu ft294 kWh$53 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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