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Bottom Freezer

Thermador T36IB905SP: $92 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 504 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $92 a year and $1,100 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #434 of 1422 bottom freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $1,100 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
  3. Compare. Pick your state to see your real number, then check the cheaper-to-run models of the same size.
Per year (U.S. avg)
$92
Over 12 years
$1,100
Saves vs the federal minimum
$26/yr
Size
19.5 cu ft

Where to buy

Compare the price, then add the running cost below to get the true cost.

Cost to run where you live

Electricity per year
$92
Electricity over 12 years
$1,100
Add the price you pay
+ $1,100

504 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR test figure) × 18.19¢ per kWh, the average residential price in the U.S. for Jan–Aug 2026 (EIA). Your bill depends on your utility and how you use it.

Cheaper to run, same type and size

Or see every medium (18 to 23 cu ft) model ranked.

Liebherr SC775116.9 cu ft$64/yrsaves $327
Fisher & Paykel RF178WRNX118.2 cu ft$68/yrsaves $288
Fisher & Paykel RF178ANX118 cu ft$75/yrsaves $201
Hamilton Beach HBF166216.6 cu ft$77/yrsaves $172

Specs

BrandThermador
ModelT36IB905SP
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use504 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type645 kWh / year
Width36 in
FeaturesIce maker

Specs and energy use from the ENERGY STAR certified products list (U.S. EPA). An asterisk in a model number stands for colour or finish codes. HouseholdLeak is not affiliated with ENERGY STAR or the EPA.

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