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Bottom Freezer

Thermador T36FL810NS: $103 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 568 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $103 a year and $1,240 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #708 of 1422 bottom freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $1,240 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)
$103
Over 12 years
$1,240
Saves vs the federal minimum
$10/yr
Size
20.4 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
$103
Electricity over 12 years
$1,240
Add the price you pay
+ $1,240

568 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.

Fisher & Paykel RF178WRNX118.2 cu ft$68/yrsaves $428
Fisher & Paykel RF178ANX118 cu ft$75/yrsaves $341
Summit FFBF151W19.1 cu ft$78/yrsaves $303
Summit FFBF152PL19.1 cu ft$78/yrsaves $303

Specs

BrandThermador
ModelT36FL810NS
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use568 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type622 kWh / year
Width36 in
FeaturesIce maker, Counter depth

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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