Thermador T36IB905SPvsWhirlpool WRQA59CNKZ
Side-by-side refrigerator comparison
Thermador T36IB905SP
Capacity
19.5cu ft
Annual Energy
504kWh/yr
Better Than Standard
25%
Well above minimum
Dimensions
36 × 83.7in (w × h)
Whirlpool WRQA59CNKZ
Capacity
19.4cu ft
Annual Energy
569kWh/yr
Better Than Standard
10%
Dimensions
35.8 × 69.5in (w × h)
Key differences
Thermador T36IB905SP is 11% more efficient at 504 kWh/yr versus 569 kWh/yr for the Whirlpool WRQA59CNKZ. The Thermador T36IB905SP is larger at 19.5 cu ft versus 19.4 cu ft.
Capacity
| Spec | Thermador | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Total Volume(cu ft) | 19.5 | 19.4 |
| Adjusted Volume(cu ft) | 23.8 | 25.1 |
Dimensions
| Spec | Thermador | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Height(in) | 83.7 | 69.5 |
| Width(in) | 36 | 35.8 |
Energy
| Spec | Thermador | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Energy Use(kWh/yr) | 504 | 569 |
| US Federal Standard(kWh/yr) | 645 | 623 |
| Better Than Standard(%) | 25 | 10 |
| Most Efficient | No | No |
Configuration
| Spec | Thermador | 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 | No | Yes |
| Built In | Yes | No |
| Compact | No | No |
| Ice Maker | Yes | Yes |
| Through-the-Door Dispenser | No | No |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Thermador | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-600a | — |
| GWP Rating | R-600a (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Thermador | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |