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Frigidaire FFUE1836AW

Upright Freezer · 17.8

Summary

The Frigidaire FFUE1836AW is an upright freezer with 17.8 capacity that uses 446 kWh per year, costing approximately $71.36annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $713.60 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 #402 out of 614 freezers by annual running cost, it costs $7.36 more per year than the category average of $64.

$71.36
per year to run
60
efficiency score /100
$713.60
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Freezers

Ranked #402 out of 614 in the freezers category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$71.36 vs avg $64
$7.36/yr more expensive
Energy Use
446 kWh vs avg 400
46 kWh more
Efficiency Score
60 vs avg 62
Below average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use446 kWh/year
Federal Standard498 kWh/year
Better Than Standard10%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$71.36
Monthly Cost (estimated)$5.95
Capacity17.8
BrandFrigidaire
TypeUpright Freezer
Date Certified2025-11-26

Running Cost Breakdown

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

Monthly
$5.95
1 Year
$71.36
5 Years
$356.80
10 Years
$713.60

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 FFUE1836AW costs more to run than the average freezer. At $71.36/year, you'll pay approximately $73.60 more over 10 years compared to a typical model. Consider whether its other features justify the higher operating cost.

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.