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FULGOR MILANO FM4CF18IFBI

Upright Freezer · 8.7

Summary

The FULGOR MILANO FM4CF18IFBI is an upright freezer with 8.7 capacity that uses 452 kWh per year, costing approximately $72.32annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $723.20 in energy costs alone. It uses 11% less energy than the federal minimum standard. It meets ENERGY STAR certification but isn't among the top performers.

Ranked #416 out of 614 freezers by annual running cost, it costs $8.32 more per year than the category average of $64.

$72.32
per year to run
61
efficiency score /100
$723.20
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Freezers

Ranked #416 out of 614 in the freezers category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$72.32 vs avg $64
$8.32/yr more expensive
Energy Use
452 kWh vs avg 400
52 kWh more
Efficiency Score
61 vs avg 62
Below average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use452 kWh/year
Federal Standard496 kWh/year
Better Than Standard11%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$72.32
Monthly Cost (estimated)$6.03
Capacity8.7
BrandFULGOR MILANO
TypeUpright Freezer
Date Certified2023-04-11

Running Cost Breakdown

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

Monthly
$6.03
1 Year
$72.32
5 Years
$361.60
10 Years
$723.20

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 FULGOR MILANO FM4CF18IFBI costs more to run than the average freezer. At $72.32/year, you'll pay approximately $83.20 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.