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Kenmore KMR11MS2EA16C

11.1 cu ft · Upright Freezer freezer

Electricity, 12 years
$544
Per year
$45

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Per year (U.S. avg)
$45
Over 12 years
$544
Saves vs the federal maximum
$27/yr
Rank for running cost
#4 of 416

About the Kenmore KMR11MS2EA16C

The Kenmore KMR11MS2EA16C is a 11.1 cu ft upright freezer freezer certified by ENERGY STAR. Its official test figure is 249 kWh of electricity a year, which at the U.S. average price of 18.19¢ per kWh comes to $45 a year, or $544 over a typical 12-year life.

That is 37% less energy than the federal maximum for this type of freezer (397 kWh a year), a saving of about $27 a year compared with a model that only just meets the standard.

Among 416 upright freezer models it ranks #4 for running cost, in the cheapest 10%. The cheapest model of this type would save $4 in electricity over 12 years, though it may differ in size and features.

Listed features: auto defrost.

Cost to run where you live

Electricity per year
$45
Electricity over 12 years
$544
Add the price you pay
+ $544

249 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.

One of the cheapest to run

No ENERGY STAR model of the same type and size uses less electricity.

Specs

BrandKenmore
ModelKMR11MS2EA16C
TypeUpright Freezer
Energy use249 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type397 kWh / year
Size11.1 cu ft
FeaturesAuto defrost
DefrostAutomatic
Built-inNo

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 Kenmore KMR11MS2EA16C cost to run?

About $45 a year at the U.S. average electricity price (18.19¢/kWh), based on its ENERGY STAR rating of 249 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 Kenmore KMR11MS2EA16C cost in electricity over its life?

About $544 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 Kenmore KMR11MS2EA16C energy efficient?

Yes. It is ENERGY STAR certified and uses 37% less energy than the federal maximum for its type.

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