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Frigidaire GRDF1911A series (with auto defrost)
18.8 cu ft · Upright Freezer freezer
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About the Frigidaire GRDF1911A series (with auto defrost)
The Frigidaire GRDF1911A series (with auto defrost) is a 18.8 cu ft upright freezer freezer certified by ENERGY STAR. Its official test figure is 545 kWh of electricity a year, which at the U.S. average price of 18.19¢ per kWh comes to $99 a year, or $1,190 over a typical 12-year life.
That is 9% less energy than the federal maximum for this type of freezer (597 kWh a year), a saving of about $9 a year compared with a model that only just meets the standard.
Among 416 upright freezer models it ranks #378 for running cost. The cheapest model of this type would save $650 in electricity over 12 years, though it may differ in size and features.
If you want the same type and a similar size for less to run, the Fisher & Paykel RS30F*E* family uses 423 kWh a year and would save about $266 over 12 years.
Listed features: auto defrost.
Cost to run where you live
545 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* family | 16.7 cu ft | $77/yr | saves $266 |
| Frigidaire FFUE2024A series | 20 cu ft | $77/yr | saves $264 |
| Avanti AV160VFK0W | 16.4 cu ft | $78/yr | saves $253 |
| Commercial Cool CCUC1640GB | 16.4 cu ft | $78/yr | saves $253 |
Specs
| Brand | Frigidaire |
| Model | GRDF1911A* |
| Type | Upright Freezer |
| Energy use | 545 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 597 kWh / year |
| Size | 18.8 cu ft |
| Features | Auto defrost |
| Defrost | Automatic |
| Built-in | No |
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.
Questions people ask
How much does the Frigidaire GRDF1911A series (with auto defrost) cost to run?
About $99 a year at the U.S. average electricity price (18.19¢/kWh), based on its ENERGY STAR rating of 545 kWh a year. In a state with expensive power it can be much more; pick your state on this page to see your number.
How much will the Frigidaire GRDF1911A series (with auto defrost) cost in electricity over its life?
About $1,190 over 12 years, a typical life for a freezer. Add that to the price you pay to get the true cost to own.
Is the Frigidaire GRDF1911A series (with auto defrost) energy efficient?
Yes. It is ENERGY STAR certified and uses 9% less energy than the federal maximum for its type.
Is there a cheaper freezer to run of the same type and size?
Yes. The Fisher & Paykel RS30F*E* family uses 423 kWh a year, about $266 less in electricity over 12 years.
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