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Refrigerators

BoschB36CL84SN*

ENERGY STAR certified · Aug 2026

Annual energy use
568 kWh/yr
Adjusted volume
25.1 ft³
Total volume
20.5 ft³
Below federal standard
10 %

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$72.25 Louisiana$272.64 Hawaii

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How this is calculated
  • Annual energy use is the figure ENERGY STAR lists for this model under typical test conditions. It is not measured in your home.
  • Yearly cost = annual kWh × your rate. Monthly cost is the yearly cost divided by 12, a flat average. Five-year cost keeps the rate constant; prices will change.
  • Statewide averages are not your utility’s tariff. Use your bill’s rate for a closer number.
  • We do not estimate watts or hourly cost: the source data does not include them.

How it compares

Among 891 ENERGY STAR certified bottom freezer models with a similar adjusted volume (20.1 to 30.1 ft³), this one ranks 478th lowest in annual energy use.

Median of these models
560 kWh/yr
This model vs the median
+1%
Uses less than
45% of them
354 kWh/yr (lowest)717 kWh/yr (highest)

Compared with every comparable model on the ENERGY STAR list, not only the ones published on this site. Same type, similar size.

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Yearly cost by state

Same 568 kWh/yr at each state’s average residential price (2026-07).

Comparable models

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Specifications

Annual energy use
568 kWh/yrENERGY STAR estimated annual energy use, typical conditions (DOE test procedure)
Adjusted volume
25.1 ft³Adjusted volume used for the federal standards
Total volume
20.5 ft³Total interior volume
Below federal standard
10 %As published by ENERGY STAR
Type
Bottom Freezer
Product class
5I - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with an automatic icemaker without through-the-door ice service
Defrost
Automatic
Compact
No
Built-in
No
Ice maker
Yes
Through-the-door dispenser
No
Counter depth
Yes
Height
72 in
Width
36 in
Refrigerant
R-600a
Refrigerant and GWP
R-600a (GWP:3 | Lower GWP)
Connected
No
UPC
825225984627
Markets
United States, Canada
Available on market
2026-09-01
ENERGY STAR ID
4689934

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Frequently asked questions

How much electricity does the Bosch B36CL84SN* use?

ENERGY STAR lists 568 kWh per year under typical test conditions, which is calculated with U.S. Department of Energy test procedures. Your use will differ with how often the door is opened, the room temperature and how full the refrigerator is kept.

How much does it cost to run?

At statewide average residential prices, the listed annual use costs about $72.25 in Louisiana and $272.64 in Hawaii (EIA, 2026-07). Your own utility rate may be different; enter it in the calculator.

How does the Bosch B36CL84SN* compare with similar models?

Among 891 ENERGY STAR certified bottom freezer models with a similar adjusted volume, it ranks 478th lowest in annual energy use. Its 568 kWh per year is 1% above the median of 560 kWh.

What does adjusted volume mean?

ENERGY STAR's adjusted volume counts the freezer compartment more heavily than the fresh-food compartment, because freezers need more energy per cubic foot. It is the size measure behind the federal energy standards. This model lists 25.1 ft³ adjusted volume and 20.5 ft³ total volume.

How does it compare with the federal standard?

ENERGY STAR lists this model as using 10% less energy than the federal standard for its product class. That percentage is published by ENERGY STAR and is not recalculated here.

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Methodology and sources

Model data comes from the ENERGY STAR Certified Refrigerators dataset (EPA). Electricity prices are statewide average residential prices from the U.S. EIA, latest period July 2026. Values are stored locally and refreshed by scheduled imports. Missing values are left blank, never estimated.