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Whirlpool WH46**E

4.6 cu ft compact refrigerator. Uses 10% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #144 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.

$48 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$483 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$4 at 18.16¢/kWh10-yr savings vs. similar size

Recall check

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

• CPSC, W.C. Wood Co. Announce Recall Of 345,775 Freezers (1996-02-14)

Where it's sold

Whirlpool fridges: Whirlpool.com · Local retailers (Whirlpool store locator) · Lowe's · Best Buy

Confirmed from Whirlpool'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.

Rebates

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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$48 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (559 compact refrigerator models)$49 at 18.16¢/kWh
Federal max for this class$54 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.

An asterisk in the model number stands for color or trim codes, so those finishes share these figures.

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2014-12-05. On the market since 2014-12-18. EPA record 2229477.

Energy and specs

TypeCompact Refrigerator
Product class11 - Compact Refrigerator and Refrigerator-Freezer other than All-Refrigerator - manual defrost
Total capacity4.6 cu ft
Adjusted volume4.9 cu ft
Height × width21.7 × 23.8 in
Counter depthNo
CompactYes
Built-inNo
Ice makerNo
Through-door dispenserNo
DefrostManual
Connected (smart)No
Annual energy use266 kWh
Federal max for its class297 kWh
MarketsUnited States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 2229477. 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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