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Sub-Zero ID-36R

6.6 cu ft compact refrigerator. Uses 28% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #48 of 372 compact fridges 5+ cu ft, by yearly cost.

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

$42 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$418 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$207 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$42 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (199 compact refrigerator models)$62 at 18.16¢/kWh
Federal max for this class$58 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 2020-07-09. On the market since 2020-09-01. EPA record 2362582.

Energy and specs

TypeCompact Refrigerator
Product class13A - Compact All-Refrigerators - automatic defrost
Total capacity6.6 cu ft
Adjusted volume6.6 cu ft
Height × width34.5 × 36 in
Counter depthYes
CompactYes
Built-inNo
Ice makerNo
Through-door dispenserNo
DefrostAutomatic
Connected (smart)No
RefrigerantR-600a (GWP:3 | Lower GWP)
Annual energy use230 kWh
Federal max for its class320 kWh
MarketsUnited States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 2362582. 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 (5.6 to 7.6 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

BrandModelSizeEnergyCost
FrigidaireFFCS0762AW7.1 cu ft180 kWh$33 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
LGLRONC0605*5.8 cu ft210 kWh$38 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
FrigidaireEFRF7009-WHITE7.0 cu ft225 kWh$41 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
GEGCE06GGH****5.6 cu ft236 kWh$43 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
GEGCE06GSH****5.6 cu ft236 kWh$43 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
U-Line1224KEGRA5.6 cu ft240 kWh$44 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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