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Frigidaire vs Hisense freezers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Frigidaire and Hisense freezer, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Frigidaire model · cheaper to run
$77/yr
23 models
Typical Hisense model
$79/yr
25 models
Difference over 12 years
$28
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Frigidaire typical | Hisense typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 7 cu ft) | $36 (1) | $61 (2) | Frigidaire FFCS0562AW · $36/yr |
| Medium (7 to 15 cu ft) | $54 (9) | $71 (10) | Frigidaire EFRF1005-BLACK-ID-6COM · $39/yr |
| Large (15 cu ft and up) | $87 (13) | $90 (13) | 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 Hisense models to run
- FV06C7ASE 5.5 cu ft · $48/yr
- FV10C7HSE 9.7 cu ft · $61/yr
- HFU101N1AVE 10.2 cu ft · $62/yr
- FU102N3ASEC 10.2 cu ft · $63/yr
- FU102N3SSEL 10.2 cu ft · $63/yr
Questions
Are Frigidaire or Hisense freezers cheaper to run?
Frigidaire. The typical (median) Frigidaire model costs $77 a year in electricity, against $79 for Hisense, about $28 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 Hisense freezer to run?
The Hisense FV06C7ASE, at $48 a year (266 kWh).