Whirlpool WRFC5236R 23 cu. ft. French Door
Quick verdict
The Whirlpool WRFC5236R 23 cu. ft. French Door is a 23.4 cu. ft. French door from Whirlpool in the upper-mainstream tier. ENERGY STAR certified at 673 kWh/year, in line with the rest of the French door class. Standout features: through-the-door water and an ice maker. Our reviewers rate it 4.3/5 — best for family sized households.
Best for
- Families of 4-5
- Open-plan kitchens
Key specs
- Capacity
- 23.4 cu. ft.
- Dimensions
- 36.0" × 70.0" × 35.0"
- Annual energy
- 673 kWh/year
- Ice / Water
- Ice ✓ · Water ✓
- Wi-Fi
- No
Our Review
The Whirlpool WRFC5236R 23 cu. ft. French Door is a 23.4 cu. ft. French door refrigerator from Whirlpool, sitting in the $2,000–$3,500 range. With a 16.1 cu. ft. fresh-food compartment and 7.3 cu. ft. of freezer space, it's positioned for families of 4-5.
What stands out
This is squarely a mainstream model — Whirlpool optimizes for value, parts availability, and a feature set that covers what most households actually use. You won't find exotic materials, but everything that ships works as advertised.
Layout and capacity
Exterior dimensions are 36.0" W × 70.0" H × 35.0" D — check your opening, especially the depth with handles extended. Total useable capacity is 23.4 cu. ft., split 16.1 fresh / 7.3 freezer.
Bottom line
The Whirlpool WRFC5236R 23 cu. ft. French Door is a strong mainstream choice — most of what people actually use a fridge for, at a price that makes sense. Service parts are widely available.
Full Specs
Capacity Total capacity | 23.4 cu. ft. |
|---|---|
| Fresh-food | 16.1 cu. ft. |
| Freezer | 7.3 cu. ft. |
Dimensions Width | 36.0" |
| Height | 70.0" |
| Depth | 35.0" |
| Depth (with handles) | 37.5" |
Energy ENERGY STAR | Yes |
| Annual energy use | 673 kWh/year |
| Est. annual cost | $108 |
Features Ice maker | Yes |
| Water dispenser | Yes |
| Wi-Fi connected | No |
| Smart features | No |
| Door style | French Door |
| Finishes available | Stainless Steel, Black Stainless Steel, Fingerprint-Resistant Stainless, White, Black |
| Noise level | — |
Pros & Cons
+Pros
- ✓French door layout puts daily items at eye level
- ✓ENERGY STAR certified for lower annual operating cost
- ✓Automatic ice maker keeps the bin stocked without trays
- ✓Through-the-door water and ice dispenser
–Cons
- ✕Through-door dispensers add complexity — a common service-call area
Rating Breakdown
Where to Buy
| Retailer | Current Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Home Depot | See retailer | Shop at Home Depot |
| Best Buy | See retailer | Shop at Best Buy |
| Lowe's | See retailer | Shop at Lowe's |
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