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Frigidaire vs Miele freezers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Frigidaire and Miele freezer, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Frigidaire model · cheaper to run
$77/yr
23 models
Typical Miele model
$83/yr
19 models
Difference over 12 years
$72
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Frigidaire typical | Miele typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium (7 to 15 cu ft) | $54 (9) | $78 (11) | Frigidaire EFRF1005-BLACK-ID-6COM · $39/yr |
| Large (15 cu ft and up) | $87 (13) | $93 (8) | 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 Miele models to run
- FNS 7794 E 7.5 cu ft · $64/yr
- FMC3811L 9.9 cu ft · $70/yr
- F 2412 Vi 8.6 cu ft · $73/yr
- F 2411 SF 8.6 cu ft · $76/yr
- F 2461 Vi 7.8 cu ft · $78/yr
Questions
Are Frigidaire or Miele freezers cheaper to run?
Frigidaire. The typical (median) Frigidaire model costs $77 a year in electricity, against $83 for Miele, about $72 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 Miele freezer to run?
The Miele FNS 7794 E, at $64 a year (350 kWh).