Miele FMC3842L: $113 a year to run
This model (Freezers) uses 536 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $113 a year and $1,126 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
536 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$113
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$1,126
Efficiency rank
615 / 662
28 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Upright Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 22.3 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 39.2 |
| Refrigerant | R-600a |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 731 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | Yes |
| Available since | September 9, 2026 |
Compared with the average model (Freezers), this one costs about $28 more a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Liebherr MF 3661 | 535 | $112 |
| Gaggenau RF491705 | 528 | $111 |
| Liebherr MF3051 | 528 | $111 |
| Miele F 2912 Vi | 528 | $111 |
| Thermador T36IF905SP | 528 | $111 |
| Jenn-Air ALOVE24FLC0* | 523 | $110 |
| Jenn-Air JBZF*24IGX** | 523 | $110 |
| Electrolux EI33AF80W* | 521 | $109 |
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Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology