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VITARA VBCF1201EWE: $93 a year to run

This freezer uses 511 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $93 a year and $1,115 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #353 of 416 upright freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $1,115 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)
$93
Over 12 years
$1,115
Saves vs the federal minimum
$9/yr
Size
12.4 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
$93
Electricity over 12 years
$1,115
Add the price you pay
+ $1,115

511 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 $572
LG LROFC1104 series11.4 cu ft$58/yrsaves $415
Avanti AV1081VFK0W11.1 cu ft$64/yrsaves $343
Avanti VF108K0W11.1 cu ft$64/yrsaves $343

Specs

BrandVITARA
ModelVBCF1201EWE
TypeUpright Freezer
Energy use511 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type561 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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