Appliances / Freezers / Insignia vs Thermador
Insignia vs Thermador freezers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Insignia and Thermador freezer, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Insignia model · cheaper to run
$72/yr
26 models
Typical Thermador model
$81/yr
17 models
Difference over 12 years
$107
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Insignia typical | Thermador 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 (6) | 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 Thermador models to run
- T18IF100SP 9.9 cu ft · $70/yr
- T18IF905SP 8.6 cu ft · $73/yr
- T18IF900SP 8.6 cu ft · $76/yr
- T18IF901SP 8.6 cu ft · $76/yr
- T18ID900LP 7.8 cu ft · $78/yr
Questions
Are Insignia or Thermador freezers cheaper to run?
Insignia. The typical (median) Insignia model costs $72 a year in electricity, against $81 for Thermador, about $107 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 Thermador freezer to run?
The Thermador T18IF100SP, at $70 a year (385 kWh).