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Insignia vs Miele freezers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Insignia and Miele freezer, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Insignia model · cheaper to run
$72/yr
26 models
Typical Miele model
$83/yr
19 models
Difference over 12 years
$138
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Insignia typical | Miele typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium (7 to 15 cu ft) | $65 (15) | $78 (11) | Insignia NS-UZ70SS27 · $54/yr |
| Large (15 cu ft and up) | $80 (11) | $93 (8) | Insignia NS-UZ17SS0 · $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
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 Insignia or Miele freezers cheaper to run?
Insignia. The typical (median) Insignia model costs $72 a year in electricity, against $83 for Miele, about $138 over a 12-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest Insignia freezer to run?
The Insignia NS-UZ70SS27, at $54 a year (296 kWh).
What is the cheapest Miele freezer to run?
The Miele FNS 7794 E, at $64 a year (350 kWh).