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Danby DUF167A5BSLDD: $79 a year to run

This freezer uses 432 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $79 a year and $943 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #151 of 416 upright freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $943 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)
$79
Over 12 years
$943
Saves vs the federal minimum
$9/yr
Size
16.7 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
$79
Electricity over 12 years
$943
Add the price you pay
+ $943

432 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 large (15 cu ft and up) model ranked.

Beko BUFR2715MG14.3 cu ft$55/yrsaves $277
Blomberg BRUF2814WH14.3 cu ft$55/yrsaves $277
GE FUF14DZR series14.3 cu ft$73/yrsaves $70
Frigidaire FFUE1536AV14.7 cu ft$74/yrsaves $59

Specs

BrandDanby
ModelDUF167A5BSLDD
TypeUpright Freezer
Energy use432 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type482 kWh / year
FeaturesAuto defrost

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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