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Frigidaire FFUE1536AV: $74 a year to run

This freezer uses 405 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $74 a year and $884 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #130 of 416 upright freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $884 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)
$74
Over 12 years
$884
Saves vs the federal minimum
$8/yr
Size
14.7 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
$74
Electricity over 12 years
$884
Add the price you pay
+ $884

405 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.

Beko BUFR2715MG14.3 cu ft$55/yrsaves $218
Blomberg BRUF2814WH14.3 cu ft$55/yrsaves $218
Frigidaire FFUE1326AV13 cu ft$69/yrsaves $55
Elisii DECVC138W13.6 cu ft$71/yrsaves $31

Specs

BrandFrigidaire
ModelsFFUE1536AV, FFUE1536AW
TypeUpright Freezer
Energy use405 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type451 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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