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Upright FreezerENERGY STAR certified

Monogram ZIF361NBR series

21.2 cu ft · Upright Freezer freezer

Electricity, 12 years
$1,417
Per year
$118

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Per year (U.S. avg)
$118
Over 12 years
$1,417
Saves vs the federal maximum
$12/yr
Rank for running cost
#415 of 416

About the Monogram ZIF361NBR series

The Monogram ZIF361NBR series is a 21.2 cu ft upright freezer freezer certified by ENERGY STAR. Its official test figure is 649 kWh of electricity a year, which at the U.S. average price of 18.19¢ per kWh comes to $118 a year, or $1,417 over a typical 12-year life.

That is 9% less energy than the federal maximum for this type of freezer (713 kWh a year), a saving of about $12 a year compared with a model that only just meets the standard.

Among 416 upright freezer models it ranks #415 for running cost. The cheapest model of this type would save $877 in electricity over 12 years, though it may differ in size and features.

If you want the same type and a similar size for less to run, the Frigidaire FFUE2024A series uses 424 kWh a year and would save about $491 over 12 years.

Listed features: auto defrost.

Cost to run where you live

Electricity per year
$118
Electricity over 12 years
$1,417
Add the price you pay
+ $1,417

649 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.

Frigidaire FFUE2024A series20 cu ft$77/yrsaves $491
Frigidaire GRDF1911A series (with auto defrost)18.8 cu ft$84/yrsaves $410
Amana AZB33X20D series19.7 cu ft$86/yrsaves $384
Frigidaire FFFH20F3W series20 cu ft$87/yrsaves $373

Specs

BrandMonogram
ModelZIF361NBR****
TypeUpright Freezer
Energy use649 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type713 kWh / year
Size21.2 cu ft
FeaturesAuto defrost
DefrostAutomatic
Built-inYes

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 Monogram ZIF361NBR series cost to run?

About $118 a year at the U.S. average electricity price (18.19¢/kWh), based on its ENERGY STAR rating of 649 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 Monogram ZIF361NBR series cost in electricity over its life?

About $1,417 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 Monogram ZIF361NBR series energy efficient?

Yes. It is ENERGY STAR certified and uses 9% less energy than the federal maximum for its type.

Is there a cheaper freezer to run of the same type and size?

Yes. The Frigidaire FFUE2024A series uses 424 kWh a year, about $491 less in electricity over 12 years.

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