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Frigidaire EFRF7009-WHITE

Compact · 7.0

Summary

The Frigidaire EFRF7009-WHITE is a compact with 7.0 capacity that uses 225 kWh per year, costing approximately $36.00annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $360.00 in energy costs alone. It uses 10% less energy than the federal minimum standard. It meets ENERGY STAR certification but isn't among the top performers.

Ranked #58 out of 614 freezers by annual running cost, it costs $28.00 less per year than the category average of $64.

$36.00
per year to run
60
efficiency score /100
$360.00
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Freezers

Ranked #58 out of 614 in the freezers category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$36.00 vs avg $64
$28.00/yr cheaper
Energy Use
225 kWh vs avg 400
175 kWh less
Efficiency Score
60 vs avg 62
Below average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use225 kWh/year
Federal Standard251 kWh/year
Better Than Standard10%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$36.00
Monthly Cost (estimated)$3.00
Capacity7.0
BrandFrigidaire
TypeCompact
Date Certified2025-12-18

Running Cost Breakdown

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

Monthly
$3.00
1 Year
$36.00
5 Years
$180.00
10 Years
$360.00

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 Frigidaire EFRF7009-WHITE is cheaper to run than the average freezer in its category. At $36.00/year, you'll save approximately $280.00 over 10 years compared to a typical model in this category.

Its efficiency score is moderate — solid but not top-tier. It balances upfront cost with reasonable energy savings.

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.