Name: Samsung RF23D*9600**
Brand: Samsung

Samsung RF23D*9600**

22.8 cu ft bottom freezer. Uses 5% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #189 of 300 bottom-freezer fridges 22–26 cu ft, by yearly cost.

$115 at 18.16¢/kWhper year

$1,151 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years

$53 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$115 at 18.16¢/kWh

Typical similar-size model (333 bottom freezer models)$110 at 18.16¢/kWh

Federal max for this class$120 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: 887276826820; 887276826837; 887276826844; 887276826905

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2023-12-11. On the market since 2024-01-17. EPA record 2839420.

Energy and specs

Type	Bottom Freezer
Product class	5I - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with an automatic icemaker without through-the-door ice service
Total capacity	22.8 cu ft
Adjusted volume	29.5 cu ft
Height × width	73 × 35.9 in
Counter depth	Yes
Compact	No
Built-in	No
Ice maker	Yes
Through-door dispenser	No
Defrost	Automatic
Connected (smart)	Yes
Refrigerant	R-600a (GWP:3 \| Lower GWP)
Annual energy use	634 kWh
Federal max for its class	662 kWh
Markets	United States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 2839420. 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 (20.8 to 24.8 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

Brand	Model	Size	Energy	Cost
GE	GBE21DGK****	20.9 cu ft	488 kWh	$89 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
GE	GBE21DYK****	20.9 cu ft	488 kWh	$89 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Hisense	RF22A3FSE	22.1 cu ft	489 kWh	$89 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Vitara	VFFR2105ESE	21.3 cu ft	493 kWh	$90 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
West Bend	WB2210FDBMRSS	22.5 cu ft	499 kWh	$91 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Whirlpool	WRF532SNH*	22.2 cu ft	500 kWh	$91 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr

Samsung RF23D*9600**

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