Samsung RF22A4221**vsWhirlpool WRMC7436T***
Side-by-side refrigerator comparison
Samsung RF22A4221**
Capacity
22cu ft
Annual Energy
585kWh/yr
Better Than Standard
10%
Dimensions
29.9 × 66.8in (w × h)
Whirlpool WRMC7436T***
Capacity
21.9cu ft
Annual Energy
678kWh/yr
Better Than Standard
10%
Dimensions
36 × 69in (w × h)
Key differences
Samsung RF22A4221** is 14% more efficient at 585 kWh/yr versus 678 kWh/yr for the Whirlpool WRMC7436T***. The Samsung RF22A4221** is larger at 22 cu ft versus 21.9 cu ft.
Capacity
| Spec | Samsung | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Total Volume(cu ft) | 22 | 21.9 |
| Adjusted Volume(cu ft) | 27.3 | 29 |
Dimensions
| Spec | Samsung | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Height(in) | 66.8 | 69 |
| Width(in) | 29.9 | 36 |
Energy
| Spec | Samsung | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Energy Use(kWh/yr) | 585 | 678 |
| US Federal Standard(kWh/yr) | 643 | 744 |
| Better Than Standard(%) | 10 | 10 |
| Most Efficient | No | No |
Configuration
| Spec | Samsung | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Bottom Freezer | Bottom Freezer |
| Product Class | 5I - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with an automatic icemaker without through-the-door ice service | 5A - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with through-the-door ice service |
| Defrost Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Counter Depth | No | Yes |
| Built In | No | No |
| Compact | No | No |
| Ice Maker | Yes | Yes |
| Through-the-Door Dispenser | No | Yes |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Samsung | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-600a | R-600a |
| GWP Rating | R-600a (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) | R-600a (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | Yes | No |
| Connects Using | Wi-Fi | — |
| Communication Standard | Smart Energy Profile (SEP) 2.x | — |