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Chest Freezer

Frigidaire EFRF1005-D-ID-6COM: $39 a year to run

This freezer uses 213 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $39 a year and $465 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #4 of 9 chest freezer models for running cost.

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  2. Plus running cost. Add $465 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)
$39
Over 12 years
$465
Saves vs the federal minimum
$5/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
$39
Electricity over 12 years
$465
Add the price you pay
+ $465

213 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.

Whirlpool WZC3209LW9 cu ft$37/yrsaves $26
Danby DCF100A5WDB10 cu ft$38/yrsaves $4

Specs

BrandFrigidaire
ModelEFRF1005-D-ID-6COM
TypeChest Freezer
Energy use213 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type238 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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