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Whirlpool WRFF3136SZ

30.5 cu ft bottom freezer. Uses 13% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #3 of 50 bottom-freezer fridges 30+ cu ft, by yearly cost.

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

$117 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$1,171 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$127 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.

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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$117 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (143 bottom freezer models)$130 at 18.16¢/kWh
Federal max for this class$133 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.

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2024-11-29. On the market since 2024-11-20. EPA record 3815254.

Energy and specs

TypeBottom Freezer
Product class5I - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with an automatic icemaker without through-the-door ice service
Total capacity30.5 cu ft
Adjusted volume37.4 cu ft
Height × width70 × 39 in
Counter depthNo
CompactNo
Built-inNo
Ice makerYes
Through-door dispenserNo
DefrostAutomatic
Connected (smart)No
Annual energy use645 kWh
Federal max for its class732 kWh
MarketsUnited States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 3815254. 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 (28.5 to 32.5 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

BrandModelSizeEnergyCost
SamsungRF30BB6602**30.1 cu ft545 kWh$99 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
LGLF32S6000*31.7 cu ft600 kWh$109 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
LGLRFCS29D6*28.8 cu ft643 kWh$117 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
MaytagMRFF4336TZ30.5 cu ft645 kWh$117 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
KitchenAidKRFF336SPS30.5 cu ft645 kWh$117 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Crosley ProfessionalZFEH2848A*28.8 cu ft652 kWh$118 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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