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Miele vs Thermador freezers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Miele and Thermador freezer, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Miele model
$83/yr
19 models
Typical Thermador model · cheaper to run
$81/yr
17 models
Difference over 12 years
$31
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Miele typical | Thermador typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium (7 to 15 cu ft) | $78 (11) | $78 (11) | Miele FNS 7794 E · $64/yr |
| Large (15 cu ft and up) | $93 (8) | $93 (6) | Miele F 2812 Vi · $87/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
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 Miele or Thermador freezers cheaper to run?
Thermador. The typical (median) Thermador model costs $81 a year in electricity, against $83 for Miele, about $31 over a 12-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest Miele freezer to run?
The Miele FNS 7794 E, at $64 a year (350 kWh).
What is the cheapest Thermador freezer to run?
The Thermador T18IF100SP, at $70 a year (385 kWh).