Danby DCF050A5WDB: $41 a year to run
This model (Freezers) uses 195 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $41 a year and $410 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
195 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$41
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$410
Efficiency rank
15 / 662
10 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Compact |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 5.0 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 8.7 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 217 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | December 8, 2022 |
Compared with the average model (Freezers), this one saves about $43 a year.
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| Danby DCF035A5WDB | 173 | $36 |
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- Dehumidifiers
- Water heaters
- Electric cooktops and ranges
- Televisions
- Computers
- Air purifiers
Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology