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Gaggenau RF471704: $90 a year to run

This freezer uses 493 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $90 a year and $1,076 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #300 of 416 upright freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $1,076 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)
$90
Over 12 years
$1,076
Saves vs the federal minimum
$23/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
$90
Electricity over 12 years
$1,076
Add the price you pay
+ $1,076

493 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 $410
Blomberg BRUF2814WH14.3 cu ft$55/yrsaves $410
Elisii DECVC138W13.6 cu ft$71/yrsaves $223
Forno FFFFD1722-28BLK-LS13.6 cu ft$71/yrsaves $223

Specs

BrandGaggenau
ModelRF471704
TypeUpright Freezer
Energy use493 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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