Cafe CME19LB*Z***: $115 a year to run
This model (Freezers) uses 549 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $115 a year and $1,154 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
549 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$115
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$1,154
Efficiency rank
623 / 662
10 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Upright Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 19.1 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 33.6 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 602 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | November 1, 2026 |
Compared with the average model (Freezers), this one costs about $31 more a year.
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|---|---|---|
| Gaggenau RF491704 | 543 | $114 |
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| Miele F 2911 SF | 543 | $114 |
| Miele F 2911 Vi | 543 | $114 |
| Thermador T36IF900SP | 543 | $114 |
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| Miele FMC3842L | 536 | $113 |
| Thermador T36IF100SP | 536 | $113 |
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Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology