This refrigerator uses 455 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $83 a year and $993 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #4 of 4 upright freezer models for running cost.
Per year (U.S. avg)
$83
Over 12 years
$993
Saves vs the federal minimum
$8/yr
Size
8.8 cu ft
Where to buy
Compare the price, then add the running cost below to get the true cost.
455 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.
One of the cheapest to run
No ENERGY STAR model of the same type and size uses less electricity.
Specs
Brand
Sub-Zero
Model
DEC1850FI/*
Type
Upright Freezer
Energy use
455 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type
497 kWh / year
Width
18 in
Features
Door dispenser, Counter depth
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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