Whirlpool WRFC7436T***: $141 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 673 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $141 a year and $1,414 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
673 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$141
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$1,414
Efficiency rank
4,342 / 4,667
10 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Bottom Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 23.4 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 28.4 |
| Refrigerant | R-600a |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 738 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | April 25, 2026 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one costs about $61 more a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Dacor DRF485300** | 672 | $141 |
| Dacor DRF487500** | 672 | $141 |
| Electrolux ERFC2393A* | 670 | $141 |
| Frigidaire FRFC2323A* | 670 | $141 |
| Frigidaire GRFC2353A* | 670 | $141 |
| Frigidaire PRFC2383A* | 670 | $141 |
| Ikea 20522287 | 670 | $141 |
| Ikea 40522286 | 670 | $141 |
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Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology