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Samsung RS27T5561**

26.7 cu ft side-by-side. Uses 5% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #14 of 30 side-by-side fridges 26+ cu ft, by yearly cost.

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

$125 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$1,255 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$38 at 18.16¢/kWh10-yr extra vs. similar size

Recall check

No CPSC recall found for this brand's fridges as of Oct 24, 2026

We search CPSC recall titles and product names for refrigerators, fridges and freezers. Always confirm at cpsc.gov.

Where it's sold

Samsung fridges: Samsung.com · Best Buy · The Home Depot · Lowe's · Costco

Confirmed from Samsung'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$125 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (48 side-by-side models)$122 at 18.16¢/kWh
Federal max for this class$131 at 18.16¢/kWh
Thirstiest certified side-by-side fridges$146 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.

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2020-01-14. On the market since 2020-02-13. EPA record 2353680.

Energy and specs

TypeSide-by-Side
Product class7 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with side-mounted freezer with through-the-door ice service
Total capacity26.7 cu ft
Adjusted volume33.9 cu ft
Height × width70.1 × 35.9 in
Counter depthNo
CompactNo
Built-inNo
Ice makerYes
Through-door dispenserYes
DefrostAutomatic
Connected (smart)Yes
RefrigerantR-600a (GWP:3 | Lower GWP)
Annual energy use691 kWh
Federal max for its class722 kWh
MarketsUnited States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 2353680. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".

Similar models from other brands

Rule: certified side-by-side fridges within 2 cu ft of this one (24.7 to 28.7 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

BrandModelSizeEnergyCost
FrigidaireFRSN2610A*26.4 cu ft524 kWh$95 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
FrigidaireGRSN2620A*26.0 cu ft605 kWh$110 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
WhirlpoolWRS975SID***24.8 cu ft610 kWh$111 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
KitchenAidKRSF505*****24.8 cu ft610 kWh$111 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
KitchenAidKRSF705*****24.8 cu ft640 kWh$116 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
GE ProfilePSE25KYH****25.3 cu ft643 kWh$117 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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