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Elisii DECVC230S3: $95 a year to run

This freezer uses 520 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $95 a year and $1,135 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #359 of 416 upright freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $1,135 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)
$95
Over 12 years
$1,135
Saves vs the federal minimum
$10/yr
Size
23 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
$95
Electricity over 12 years
$1,135
Add the price you pay
+ $1,135

520 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.

Frigidaire FFUE2024A series20 cu ft$77/yrsaves $210
Amana AZB33X20D series19.7 cu ft$86/yrsaves $103
Frigidaire FFFH20F3W series20 cu ft$87/yrsaves $92
Frigidaire FFUE2022A series20 cu ft$87/yrsaves $92

Specs

BrandElisii
ModelsDECVC230S3, DECVC230W3
TypeUpright Freezer
Energy use520 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type577 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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