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Sub-Zero ID-27R

4.6 cu ft compact refrigerator. Uses 28% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #20 of 362 compact fridges 4–5 cu ft, by yearly cost.

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

$39 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$394 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$93 at 18.16¢/kWh10-yr savings vs. similar size

Recall check

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

• Sub-Zero Will Inspect Refrigerators That Can Tip Over (1994-09-19)

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Yearly cost, side by side

This model$39 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (559 compact refrigerator models)$49 at 18.16¢/kWh
Federal max for this class$55 at 18.16¢/kWh
Thirstiest certified compact fridges$85 at 18.16¢/kWh
Good to know
Compact fridges are often put in warm spots like garages or dorm closets. A hotter room makes any fridge work harder than the EPA test assumes.

Also sold as

The EPA record lists no additional model numbers.

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2014-05-22. On the market since 2014-05-01. EPA record 2211715.

Energy and specs

TypeCompact Refrigerator
Product class13A - Compact All-Refrigerators - automatic defrost
Total capacity4.6 cu ft
Adjusted volume4.6 cu ft
Height × width34.5 × 27 in
Counter depthYes
CompactYes
Built-inNo
Ice makerNo
Through-door dispenserNo
DefrostAutomatic
Connected (smart)No
RefrigerantR-600a (GWP:3 | Lower GWP)
Annual energy use217 kWh
Federal max for its class301 kWh
MarketsUnited States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 2211715. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".

Similar models from other brands

Rule: certified compact fridges within 1 cu ft of this one (3.6 to 5.6 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

BrandModelSizeEnergyCost
Fisher & PaykelRS2435SB*4.6 cu ft106 kWh$19 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
LiebherrUR37504.7 cu ft115 kWh$21 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
LiebherrUR36504.4 cu ft125 kWh$23 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
LiebherrURP36534.1 cu ft125 kWh$23 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Fisher & PaykelRS2435SB*T*4.6 cu ft137 kWh$25 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Fisher & PaykelRB36S3.7 cu ft150 kWh$27 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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