Liebherr MF 1861: $80 a year to run

This model (Freezers) uses 381 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $80 a year and $801 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.

Energy use
381 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$80
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$801
Efficiency rank
211 / 662

22 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.

Product details

TypeUpright Freezer
Total volume (cu ft)7.8
Adjusted volume (cu ft)13.7
RefrigerantR-600a
Federal standard (kWh/year)480
ENERGY STAR Most EfficientNo
Available sinceMarch 1, 2025

Compared with the average model (Freezers), this one saves about $4 a year.

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Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology