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Frigidaire FFUE1836AV: $81 a year to run

This freezer uses 446 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $81 a year and $974 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #215 of 416 upright freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $974 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)
$81
Over 12 years
$974
Saves vs the federal minimum
$9/yr
Size
17.8 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
$81
Electricity over 12 years
$974
Add the price you pay
+ $974

446 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 FFUE1626AV15.5 cu ft$75/yrsaves $68
Whirlpool WZF57R16F series15.7 cu ft$76/yrsaves $59
Fisher & Paykel RS30F*E* family16.7 cu ft$77/yrsaves $50
Frigidaire FFUE2024A series20 cu ft$77/yrsaves $48

Specs

BrandFrigidaire
ModelsFFUE1836AV, FFUE1836AW
TypeUpright Freezer
Energy use446 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type498 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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