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Gaggenau vs Insignia freezers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Gaggenau and Insignia freezer, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Gaggenau model
$86/yr
17 models
Typical Insignia model · cheaper to run
$72/yr
26 models
Difference over 12 years
$170
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Gaggenau typical | Insignia typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium (7 to 15 cu ft) | $80 (10) | $65 (15) | Insignia NS-UZ70SS27 · $54/yr |
| Large (15 cu ft and up) | $96 (7) | $80 (11) | Insignia NS-UZ17SS0 · $80/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
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 Gaggenau or Insignia freezers cheaper to run?
Insignia. The typical (median) Insignia model costs $72 a year in electricity, against $86 for Gaggenau, about $170 over a 12-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest Gaggenau freezer to run?
The Gaggenau RVF417790, at $70 a year (385 kWh).
What is the cheapest Insignia freezer to run?
The Insignia NS-UZ70SS27, at $54 a year (296 kWh).