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CompactENERGY STAR certified

Avanti AV701VFB0W

7 cu ft · Compact freezer

Electricity, 12 years
$653
Per year
$54

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Per year (U.S. avg)
$54
Over 12 years
$653
Saves vs the federal maximum
$6/yr
Rank for running cost
#85 of 113

About the Avanti AV701VFB0W

The Avanti AV701VFB0W is a 7 cu ft compact freezer certified by ENERGY STAR. Its official test figure is 299 kWh of electricity a year, which at the U.S. average price of 18.19¢ per kWh comes to $54 a year, or $653 over a typical 12-year life.

That is 10% less energy than the federal maximum for this type of freezer (332 kWh a year), a saving of about $6 a year compared with a model that only just meets the standard.

Among 113 compact models it ranks #85 for running cost. The cheapest model of this type would save $354 in electricity over 12 years, though it may differ in size and features.

If you want the same type and a similar size for less to run, the Cool-living CL-7UFR uses 224 kWh a year and would save about $164 over 12 years.

Cost to run where you live

Electricity per year
$54
Electricity over 12 years
$653
Add the price you pay
+ $653

299 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR test figure) × 18.19¢ per kWh, the average residential price in the U.S. for Jan–Aug 2026 (EIA). Your bill depends on your utility and how you use it.

Cheaper to run, same type and size

Or see every medium (7 to 15 cu ft) model ranked.

Cool-living CL-7UFR7 cu ft$41/yrsaves $164
Danby DCF070A5WCDB7 cu ft$41/yrsaves $162
Danby DCF070A5WDB7 cu ft$41/yrsaves $162
Frigidaire EFRF7009-WHITE7 cu ft$41/yrsaves $162

Specs

BrandAvanti
ModelAV701VFB0W
TypeCompact
Energy use299 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type332 kWh / year
Size7 cu ft
DefrostManual
Built-inNo

Specs and energy use from the ENERGY STAR certified products list (U.S. EPA). An asterisk in a model number stands for colour or finish codes. HouseholdLeak is not affiliated with ENERGY STAR or the EPA.

Questions people ask

How much does the Avanti AV701VFB0W cost to run?

About $54 a year at the U.S. average electricity price (18.19¢/kWh), based on its ENERGY STAR rating of 299 kWh a year. In a state with expensive power it can be much more; pick your state on this page to see your number.

How much will the Avanti AV701VFB0W cost in electricity over its life?

About $653 over 12 years, a typical life for a freezer. Add that to the price you pay to get the true cost to own.

Is the Avanti AV701VFB0W energy efficient?

Yes. It is ENERGY STAR certified and uses 10% less energy than the federal maximum for its type.

Is there a cheaper freezer to run of the same type and size?

Yes. The Cool-living CL-7UFR uses 224 kWh a year, about $164 less in electricity over 12 years.

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