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Sub-Zero DEC3050FI/ series: $102 a year to run
This freezer uses 561 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $102 a year and $1,225 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #384 of 416 upright freezer models for running cost.
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Cost to run where you live
561 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
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Specs
| Brand | Sub-Zero |
| Model | DEC3050FI/* |
| Type | Upright Freezer |
| Energy use | 561 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 614 kWh / year |
| Features | Auto 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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