How much does it cost to run most efficient freezers?

Among 27 certified models in this data, most efficient freezers cost $26 to $101 a year to run at the U.S. average electricity rate (18.8¢/kWh) — a median of $62.

Do most efficient freezers cost more or less than the average freezer?

The median model here runs $62 a year, 21% less than the $79 median across all certified freezers.

What's the cheapest model among most 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 · 27 certified models

Most Efficient Freezers

Among all certified freezers, 27 clear the "Most Efficient Freezers" threshold — running $26 to $101 a year at national-average rates (median $62, category-wide median $79).

All certified models

Most 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	Fisher & Paykel RS2474F3most efficient	379	$71
21	Gaggenau RVF417790most efficient	385	$72
22	Fisher & Paykel RS24F*Emost efficient	398	$75
23	Fisher & Paykel RS30F*Emost efficient	423	$80
24	Frigidaire FFUE2024Amost efficient	424	$80
25	Gaggenau RVF467790most efficient	438	$82
26	Gaggenau RVF477790most efficient	486	$92
27	Gaggenau RVF497790most efficient	536	$101

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How much does it cost to run most efficient freezers?: Among 27 certified models in this data, most efficient freezers cost $26 to $101 a year to run at the U.S. average electricity rate (18.8¢/kWh) — a median of $62.
Do most efficient freezers cost more or less than the average freezer?: The median model here runs $62 a year, 21% less than the $79 median across all certified freezers.
What's the cheapest model among most 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.

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