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Whirlpool WRFC7436T***

23.4 cu ft bottom freezer. Uses 10% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #223 of 300 bottom-freezer fridges 22–26 cu ft, by yearly cost.

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

$122 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$1,222 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$105 at 18.16¢/kWh10-yr extra 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.

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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$122 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (312 bottom freezer models)$112 at 18.16¢/kWh
Federal max for this class$134 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: 883049954806; 883049954813

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2026-04-30. On the market since 2026-04-25. EPA record 4611214.

Energy and specs

TypeBottom Freezer
Product class5A - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with through-the-door ice service
Total capacity23.4 cu ft
Adjusted volume28.4 cu ft
Height × width69 × 36 in
Counter depthYes
CompactNo
Built-inNo
Ice makerYes
Through-door dispenserYes
DefrostAutomatic
Connected (smart)No
RefrigerantR-600a (GWP:3 | Lower GWP)
Annual energy use673 kWh
Federal max for its class738 kWh
MarketsUnited States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 4611214. 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 (21.4 to 25.4 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

BrandModelSizeEnergyCost
HisenseRF22A3FSE22.1 cu ft489 kWh$89 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
West BendWB2210FDBMRSS22.5 cu ft499 kWh$91 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Kenmore6938*22.1 cu ft500 kWh$91 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
KitchenAidKB*S22KC*22.1 cu ft500 kWh$91 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
KitchenAidKRBL102ESS**22.1 cu ft500 kWh$91 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
KitchenAidKRBL133SP***22.1 cu ft500 kWh$91 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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