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Fhiaba S180FZ3IU: $80 a year to run

This freezer uses 440 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $80 a year and $960 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #206 of 416 upright freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $960 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)
$80
Over 12 years
$960
Saves vs the federal minimum
$8/yr
Size
7.9 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
$80
Electricity over 12 years
$960
Add the price you pay
+ $960

440 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.

Danby Designer DUFM085A4TDD8.5 cu ft$45/yrsaves $421
Danby Designer DUFM085A4 series8.5 cu ft$45/yrsaves $421
Danby Premiere DUFM085A3 series8.5 cu ft$45/yrsaves $421
Arctic King AU83ETWBR1RCM8.3 cu ft$58/yrsaves $268

Specs

BrandFhiaba
ModelS180FZ3IU
TypeUpright Freezer
Energy use440 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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