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Liebherr MF1851: $75 a year to run

This freezer uses 412 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $75 a year and $899 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #131 of 416 upright freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $899 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)
$75
Over 12 years
$899
Saves vs the federal minimum
$12/yr
Size
7.8 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
$75
Electricity over 12 years
$899
Add the price you pay
+ $899

412 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 medium (7 to 15 cu ft) model ranked.

Danby Designer DUFM085A4TDD8.5 cu ft$45/yrsaves $360
Danby Designer DUFM085A4 series8.5 cu ft$45/yrsaves $360
Danby Premiere DUFM085A3 series8.5 cu ft$45/yrsaves $360
Arctic King AU83ETWBR1RCM8.3 cu ft$58/yrsaves $207

Specs

BrandLiebherr
ModelMF1851
TypeUpright Freezer
Energy use412 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type480 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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