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Gaggenau vs Miele freezers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Gaggenau and Miele freezer, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Gaggenau model
$86/yr
17 models
Typical Miele model · cheaper to run
$83/yr
19 models
Difference over 12 years
$33
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Gaggenau typical | Miele typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium (7 to 15 cu ft) | $80 (10) | $78 (11) | Miele FNS 7794 E · $64/yr |
| Large (15 cu ft and up) | $96 (7) | $93 (8) | Gaggenau RF471705 · $87/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 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 Gaggenau or Miele freezers cheaper to run?
Miele. The typical (median) Miele model costs $83 a year in electricity, against $86 for Gaggenau, about $33 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 Miele freezer to run?
The Miele FNS 7794 E, at $64 a year (350 kWh).