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Frigidaire vs Insignia freezers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Frigidaire and Insignia freezer, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Frigidaire model
$77/yr
23 models
Typical Insignia model · cheaper to run
$72/yr
26 models
Difference over 12 years
$65
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Frigidaire typical | Insignia typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium (7 to 15 cu ft) | $54 (9) | $65 (15) | Frigidaire EFRF1005-BLACK-ID-6COM · $39/yr |
| Large (15 cu ft and up) | $87 (13) | $80 (11) | 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 Insignia models to run
- NS-UZ70SS27 7 cu ft · $54/yr
- NS-UZ70SS27-C 7 cu ft · $54/yr
- NS-UZ70SS4-C 7 cu ft · $54/yr
- NS-UZ70WH27 7 cu ft · $54/yr
- NS-UZ70WH27-C 7 cu ft · $54/yr
Questions
Are Frigidaire or Insignia freezers cheaper to run?
Insignia. The typical (median) Insignia model costs $72 a year in electricity, against $77 for Frigidaire, about $65 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 Insignia freezer to run?
The Insignia NS-UZ70SS27, at $54 a year (296 kWh).