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Frigidaire GRDF1911A series (with auto defrost): $84 a year to run

This freezer uses 461 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $84 a year and $1,006 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #245 of 416 upright freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $1,006 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)
$84
Over 12 years
$1,006
Saves vs the federal minimum
$9/yr
Size
18.8 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
$84
Electricity over 12 years
$1,006
Add the price you pay
+ $1,006

461 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.

Fisher & Paykel RS30F*E* family16.7 cu ft$77/yrsaves $83
Frigidaire FFUE2024A series20 cu ft$77/yrsaves $81
Avanti AV160VFK0W16.4 cu ft$78/yrsaves $70
Commercial Cool CCUC1640GB16.4 cu ft$78/yrsaves $70

Specs

BrandFrigidaire
ModelGRDF1911A*
TypeUpright Freezer
Energy use461 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type513 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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