KitchenAid KBFN542T****vsWhirlpool KRFC236S****
Side-by-side refrigerator comparison
KitchenAid KBFN542T****
Capacity
24.1cu ft
Annual Energy
633kWh/yr
Better Than Standard
10%
Dimensions
42 × 84in (w × h)
Whirlpool KRFC236S****
Capacity
24.3cu ft
Annual Energy
603kWh/yr
Better Than Standard
10%
Dimensions
36 × 70in (w × h)
Key differences
Whirlpool KRFC236S**** is 5% more efficient at 603 kWh/yr versus 633 kWh/yr for the KitchenAid KBFN542T****. The Whirlpool KRFC236S**** is larger at 24.3 cu ft versus 24.1 cu ft.
Capacity
| Spec | KitchenAid | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Total Volume(cu ft) | 24.1 | 24.3 |
| Adjusted Volume(cu ft) | 29 | 29.3 |
Dimensions
| Spec | KitchenAid | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Height(in) | 84 | 70 |
| Width(in) | 42 | 36 |
Energy
| Spec | KitchenAid | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Energy Use(kWh/yr) | 633 | 603 |
| US Federal Standard(kWh/yr) | 694 | 660 |
| Better Than Standard(%) | 10 | 10 |
| Most Efficient | No | No |
Configuration
| Spec | KitchenAid | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Bottom Freezer | Bottom Freezer |
| Product Class | 5I-BI - Built-In Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with an automatic icemaker without through-the-door ice service | 5I - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with an automatic icemaker without through-the-door ice service |
| Defrost Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Counter Depth | Yes | Yes |
| Built In | Yes | No |
| Compact | No | No |
| Ice Maker | Yes | Yes |
| Through-the-Door Dispenser | No | No |
Refrigerant
| Spec | KitchenAid | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-600a | R-600a |
| GWP Rating | R-600a (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) | R-600a (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) |
Connectivity
| Spec | KitchenAid | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |