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Frigidaire vs Gaggenau freezers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Frigidaire and Gaggenau freezer, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Frigidaire model · cheaper to run
$77/yr
23 models
Typical Gaggenau model
$86/yr
17 models
Difference over 12 years
$105
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Frigidaire typical | Gaggenau typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium (7 to 15 cu ft) | $54 (9) | $80 (10) | Frigidaire EFRF1005-BLACK-ID-6COM · $39/yr |
| Large (15 cu ft and up) | $87 (13) | $96 (7) | Frigidaire FFUE1626AV · $75/yr |
Cheapest Frigidaire models to run
- FFCS0562AW 5.1 cu ft · $36/yr
- EFRF1005-BLACK-ID-6COM 10.1 cu ft · $39/yr
- EFRF1005-D-ID-6COM 10.1 cu ft · $39/yr
- EFRF7009-WHITE 7 cu ft · $41/yr
- FFCS0762AW 7.1 cu ft · $41/yr
Cheapest Gaggenau models to run
- RVF417790 9.9 cu ft · $70/yr
- RF411705 8.6 cu ft · $73/yr
- RF411704 8.6 cu ft · $76/yr
- RF461705 12.2 cu ft · $79/yr
- RVF467790 14.2 cu ft · $80/yr
Questions
Are Frigidaire or Gaggenau freezers cheaper to run?
Frigidaire. The typical (median) Frigidaire model costs $77 a year in electricity, against $86 for Gaggenau, about $105 over a 12-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest Frigidaire freezer to run?
The Frigidaire FFCS0562AW, at $36 a year (196 kWh).
What is the cheapest Gaggenau freezer to run?
The Gaggenau RVF417790, at $70 a year (385 kWh).