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Maytag MRMF5436TZ

28.9 cu ft bottom freezer. Uses 10% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #146 of 235 bottom-freezer fridges 26–30 cu ft, by yearly cost.

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

$133 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$1,331 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$15 at 18.16¢/kWh10-yr extra vs. similar size

Recall check

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

• Maytag Expands Recall of Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard (2009-08-25)

• Maytag Recalls Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard (2009-03-10)

• CPSC, Maytag Corporation Announce Recall of Kenmore Elite-Brand TRIO Model Refrigerators (2003-04-07)

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Yearly cost, side by side

This model$133 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (223 bottom freezer models)$132 at 18.16¢/kWh
Federal max for this class$146 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

Brand Name: Maytag

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2025-05-21. On the market since 2025-05-19. EPA record 4049643.

Energy and specs

TypeBottom Freezer
Product class5A - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with through-the-door ice service
Total capacity28.9 cu ft
Adjusted volume35.7 cu ft
Height × width71 × 39 in
Counter depthNo
CompactNo
Built-inNo
Ice makerYes
Through-door dispenserYes
DefrostAutomatic
Connected (smart)No
Annual energy use733 kWh
Federal max for its class806 kWh
MarketsUnited States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 4049643. 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 (26.9 to 30.9 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

BrandModelSizeEnergyCost
SamsungRF30BB6602**30.1 cu ft545 kWh$99 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Continental ElectricCE-FRF19227.4 cu ft630 kWh$114 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
CosmoCOS-RFFV283GHBK27.4 cu ft630 kWh$114 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
CosmoCOS-RFFV283GHSS27.4 cu ft630 kWh$114 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
CosmoCOS-RFFV283RBK27.4 cu ft630 kWh$114 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
CosmoCOS-RFFV283RSS27.4 cu ft630 kWh$114 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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