Whirlpool WRFF3436R vs Whirlpool URBC5024PZ
Two of the full-size refrigerators in our best full-size refrigerators comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: Official 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 24.7 cu ft total volume, 685 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker
Check price at AmazonBest for: Official 14% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 11.2 cu ft total volume, 376 kWh/year
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Whirlpool WRFF3436R | Whirlpool URBC5024PZ | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percent less energy than U.S. federal standardOfficial ENERGY STAR figure for how much less annual energy the model uses than the U.S. federal standard for its product class. Higher is better. A missing value takes the category minimum. | 10 % | 14 % | 36% |
| Certified total volumeOfficial ENERGY STAR certified total volume in cubic feet. A larger cabinet is not automatically the right refrigerator for a small kitchen. Missing values take the category minimum. | 24.7 cu ft | 11.2 cu ft | 28% |
| Annual energy useOfficial ENERGY STAR annual energy use in kilowatt-hours per year. Lower is better. Because a larger cabinet often uses more energy, this field is scored alongside volume and the percent-better figure. Missing values take the category minimum (the highest energy use in the set). | 685 kWh/year | 376 kWh/year | 22% |
| Ice makerYes when the official ENERGY STAR record lists an ice maker. Unstated counts as no. | Yes | No | 14% |
| Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR) | 10% | 14% | info |
| Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR) | 685 kWh/year | 376 kWh/year | info |
| Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR) | 24.7 cu ft | 11.2 cu ft | info |
| Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed) | 27.7 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume | 33.6 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume | info |
| U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR) | 752 kWh/year | 439 kWh/year | info |
| Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR) | 29.9 cu ft | 13.8 cu ft | info |
| Type (ENERGY STAR) | Bottom Freezer | Bottom Freezer | info |
| Product class (ENERGY STAR) | 5A - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with through-the-door ice service | 5 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker | info |
| Defrost type (ENERGY STAR) | Automatic | Automatic | info |
| Ice maker (ENERGY STAR) | Yes | No | info |
| Counter depth (ENERGY STAR) | No | Yes | info |
| Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR) | Yes | No | info |
| Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR) | No | No | info |
| Dimensions (ENERGY STAR) | 71 × 36 in (H × W) | 70.9 × 23.6 in (H × W) | info |
| Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR) | R-600a | Not listed | info |
| Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria | No | No | info |
| Certified model number | WRFF3436R* | URBC5024PZ | info |
| Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record | Whirlpool | Whirlpool | info |
| Related official records with the same certified ratings | Same official certified ratings also appear on Crosley CRFHW256S. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages. | Not listed | info |
| CrispPick score | 4.6/10 | 3.1/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Whirlpool WRFF3436R
Better published figure on: Certified total volume, Ice maker.
What we like
- ENERGY STAR lists this model with an ice maker
Watch out for
- No additional scored gaps in the official record we used
Whirlpool URBC5024PZ
Better published figure on: Percent less energy than U.S. federal standard, Annual energy use.
What we like
- Official certified ratings are published for every scored criterion
Watch out for
- ENERGY STAR does not list an ice maker on this record
Verdict
Both official ENERGY STAR records list these models as Bottom Freezer. The Whirlpool URBC5024PZ record lists 14% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 11.2 cu ft total volume and 376 kWh/year. The Whirlpool WRFF3436R record lists 10% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 24.7 cu ft total volume and 685 kWh/year. ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker on the Whirlpool WRFF3436R and does not on the Whirlpool URBC5024PZ.
- Whirlpool WRFF3436R: ENERGY STAR Product Finder: WRFF3436R
- Whirlpool WRFF3436R: ENERGY STAR certified residential refrigerators dataset
- Whirlpool URBC5024PZ: ENERGY STAR Product Finder: URBC5024PZ
- Whirlpool URBC5024PZ: ENERGY STAR certified residential refrigerators dataset