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Danby Designer DUFM101A2WDD: $47 a year to run

This freezer uses 261 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $47 a year and $570 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #5 of 416 upright freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $570 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
  3. Compare. Pick your state to see your real number, then check the cheaper-to-run models of the same size.
Per year (U.S. avg)
$47
Over 12 years
$570
Saves vs the federal minimum
$6/yr
Size
10.1 cu ft

Where to buy

Compare the price, then add the running cost below to get the true cost.

Cost to run where you live

Electricity per year
$47
Electricity over 12 years
$570
Add the price you pay
+ $570

261 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR test figure) × 18.19¢ per kWh, the average residential price in the U.S. for Jan–Aug 2026 (EIA). Your bill depends on your utility and how you use it.

Cheaper to run, same type and size

Or see every medium (7 to 15 cu ft) model ranked.

Kenmore KMR11MS2EA16C11.1 cu ft$45/yrsaves $26

Specs

BrandDanby Designer
ModelDUFM101A2WDD
TypeUpright Freezer
Energy use261 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type293 kWh / year

Specs and energy use from the ENERGY STAR certified products list (U.S. EPA). An asterisk in a model number stands for colour or finish codes. HouseholdLeak is not affiliated with ENERGY STAR or the EPA.

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