Sub-Zero DEC1850FI/*: $96 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 455 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $96 a year and $956 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
455 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$96
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$956
Efficiency rank
3,242 / 4,667
8 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Upright Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 8.8 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 15.4 |
| Refrigerant | R-600a |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 497 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | July 1, 2024 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one costs about $15 more a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Signature Kitchen Suite SKSUD2402* | 275 | $58 |
| Black & Decker BUFK12W | 219 | $46 |
| Commercial Cool CCUK12W | 219 | $46 |
- Freezers
- Washing machines
- Dishwashers
- Tumble dryers
- Room air conditioners
- Dehumidifiers
- Water heaters
- Electric cooktops and ranges
- Televisions
- Computers
- Air purifiers
Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology