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Liebherr MF2451: $80 a year to run

This freezer uses 438 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $80 a year and $956 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #192 of 416 upright freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $956 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)
$80
Over 12 years
$956
Saves vs the federal minimum
$19/yr
Size
11.5 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
$80
Electricity over 12 years
$956
Add the price you pay
+ $956

438 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.

Kenmore KMR11MS2EA16C11.1 cu ft$45/yrsaves $413
Danby Designer DUFM101A2WDD10.1 cu ft$47/yrsaves $386
LG LROFC1104 series11.4 cu ft$58/yrsaves $255
Hisense HFU101N1AVE10.2 cu ft$62/yrsaves $210

Specs

BrandLiebherr
ModelMF2451
TypeUpright Freezer
Energy use438 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type544 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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