How much does it cost to run 20%+ more efficient freezers?

Among 60 certified models in this data, 20%+ more efficient freezers cost $26 to $109 a year to run at the U.S. average electricity rate (18.8¢/kWh) — a median of $80.

Do 20%+ more efficient freezers cost more or less than the average freezer?

The median model here runs $80 a year, 1% more than the $79 median across all certified freezers.

What's the cheapest model among 20%+ more efficient freezers?

The Avanti CF24Q0W costs about $26 a year at the U.S. average rate (137 kWh/yr) — the lowest certified figure in this group.

What does the certified annual-kWh figure assume for freezers?

The certified annual kWh comes from the DOE test procedure, which measures continuous 24/7 operation at standardized temperatures.

Data through April 2026

Freezers · 60 certified models

20%+ More Efficient Freezers

Among all certified freezers, 60 clear the "20%+ More Efficient Freezers" threshold — running $26 to $109 a year at national-average rates (median $80, category-wide median $79).

The 50 most efficient (of 60)

20%+ More Efficient Freezers, ranked by certified annual kWh
#	Model	kWh/yr	$/yr (US avg)
1	Avanti CF24Q0Wmost efficient	137	$26
2	Liebherr UF3651most efficient	155	$29
3	Kenmore KMR11MS2EA16Cmost efficient	249	$47
4	FINLUX 2451 DUF1650WHmost efficient	256	$48
5	Hisense FV06C7ASEmost efficient	266	$50
6	SKS SKSUD2402most efficient	275	$52
7	Fisher & Paykel RB36Smost efficient	300	$56
8	Liebherr UF501most efficient	302	$57
9	Beko BUFR2715MGmost efficient	305	$57
10	Beko BUFR2715WHmost efficient	305	$57
11	Blomberg BRUF2814WHmost efficient	305	$57
12	LG LROFC1104most efficient	321	$60
13	Zephyr PRRFD24C2APmost efficient	330	$62
14	Zephyr PRRFD24C2ASmost efficient	330	$62
15	Zephyr PRRFD24C2AS-ODmost efficient	330	$62
16	Fisher & Paykel RS18F*Emost efficient	345	$65
17	Liebherr SF5291most efficient	350	$66
18	Liebherr SIF5181most efficient	350	$66
19	Miele FNS 7794 Emost efficient	350	$66
20	Sub-Zero ID-30F	356	$67
21	Fisher & Paykel RS2474F3most efficient	379	$71
22	Liebherr MF 1861	381	$72
23	Gaggenau RVF417790most efficient	385	$72
24	Fisher & Paykel RS24F*Emost efficient	398	$75
25	Bosch B18IF905SP	404	$76
26	Gaggenau RF411705	404	$76
27	Miele F 2412 Vi	404	$76
28	Thermador T18IF905SP	404	$76
29	Liebherr MF 2461	418	$79
30	Fisher & Paykel RS30F*Emost efficient	423	$80
31	Frigidaire FFUE2024Amost efficient	424	$80
32	Gaggenau RF461705	435	$82
33	Thermador T24IF905SP	435	$82
34	Gaggenau RVF467790most efficient	438	$82
35	Liebherr MF2451	438	$82
36	Fisher & Paykel RS24F	440	$83
37	Gaggenau RF461704	443	$83
38	Thermador T24IF900SP	443	$83
39	Gaggenau RF471705	479	$90
40	Miele F 2812 Vi	479	$90
41	Thermador T30IF905SP	479	$90
42	Gaggenau RVF477790most efficient	486	$92
43	Liebherr MF 3061	486	$92
44	Fisher & Paykel RS30F	491	$92
45	Gaggenau RF471704	493	$93
46	Miele F 2801 Vi	493	$93
47	Miele F 2811 SF	493	$93
48	Miele F 2811 Vi	493	$93
49	Thermador T30IF900SP	493	$93
50	Gaggenau RF491705	528	$99

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How much does it cost to run 20%+ more efficient freezers?: Among 60 certified models in this data, 20%+ more efficient freezers cost $26 to $109 a year to run at the U.S. average electricity rate (18.8¢/kWh) — a median of $80.
Do 20%+ more efficient freezers cost more or less than the average freezer?: The median model here runs $80 a year, 1% more than the $79 median across all certified freezers.
What's the cheapest model among 20%+ more efficient freezers?: The Avanti CF24Q0W costs about $26 a year at the U.S. average rate (137 kWh/yr) — the lowest certified figure in this group.
What does the certified annual-kWh figure assume for freezers?: The certified annual kWh comes from the DOE test procedure, which measures continuous 24/7 operation at standardized temperatures.

The 50 most efficient (of 60)

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