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Gaggenau RF471701: $103 a year to run

This freezer uses 564 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $103 a year and $1,231 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #385 of 416 upright freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $1,231 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)
$103
Over 12 years
$1,231
Saves vs the federal minimum
$10/yr
Size
15.8 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
$103
Electricity over 12 years
$1,231
Add the price you pay
+ $1,231

564 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.

Beko BUFR2715MG14.3 cu ft$55/yrsaves $565
Blomberg BRUF2814WH14.3 cu ft$55/yrsaves $565
Elisii DECVC138W13.6 cu ft$71/yrsaves $378
Forno FFFFD1722-28BLK-LS13.6 cu ft$71/yrsaves $378

Specs

BrandGaggenau
ModelRF471701
TypeUpright Freezer
Energy use564 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type619 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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