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Blomberg BRUF2814WH

Upright Freezer · 14.3

ENERGY STAR Most Efficient

Summary

The Blomberg BRUF2814WH is an upright freezer with 14.3 capacity that uses 305 kWh per year, costing approximately $48.80annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $488.00 in energy costs alone. It uses 31% less energy than the federal minimum standard, earning ENERGY STAR's "Most Efficient" designation — the top tier of certified products. This is an exceptionally efficient model.

Ranked #140 out of 614 freezers by annual running cost, it costs $15.20 less per year than the category average of $64.

$48.80
per year to run
81
efficiency score /100
$488.00
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Freezers

Ranked #140 out of 614 in the freezers category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$48.80 vs avg $64
$15.20/yr cheaper
Energy Use
305 kWh vs avg 400
95 kWh less
Efficiency Score
81 vs avg 62
Above average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use305 kWh/year
Federal Standard445 kWh/year
Better Than Standard31%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$48.80
Monthly Cost (estimated)$4.07
Capacity14.3
BrandBlomberg
TypeUpright Freezer
Date Certified2024-05-29

Running Cost Breakdown

Estimated electricity costs at different time horizons (based on $0.16/kWh US average rate):

Monthly
$4.07
1 Year
$48.80
5 Years
$244.00
10 Years
$488.00

Actual costs vary by location. States like Hawaii ($0.43/kWh) pay significantly more while Idaho ($0.11/kWh) pays less. Use our energy calculator to estimate costs at your local rate.

What This Means for You

The Blomberg BRUF2814WH is cheaper to run than the average freezer in its category. At $48.80/year, you'll save approximately $152.00 over 10 years compared to a typical model in this category.

With a high efficiency score, this model is one of the better options if minimizing long-term energy costs is a priority.

Energy costs are just one factor in choosing a freezer. Consider the purchase price, features, reliability, and how the total cost of ownership (purchase price + energy costs over its expected lifespan) compares to alternatives.

Energy cost estimated at $0.16/kWh (US national average). Your actual cost depends on your local electricity rate and usage patterns. Data from ENERGY STAR certified product database.