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FULGOR MILANO FM4CF24IFBI

Upright Freezer · 12.4

Summary

The FULGOR MILANO FM4CF24IFBI is an upright freezer with 12.4 capacity that uses 511 kWh per year, costing approximately $81.76annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $817.60 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 #548 out of 614 freezers by annual running cost, it costs $17.76 more per year than the category average of $64.

$81.76
per year to run
60
efficiency score /100
$817.60
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Freezers

Ranked #548 out of 614 in the freezers category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$81.76 vs avg $64
$17.76/yr more expensive
Energy Use
511 kWh vs avg 400
111 kWh more
Efficiency Score
60 vs avg 62
Below average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use511 kWh/year
Federal Standard561 kWh/year
Better Than Standard10%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$81.76
Monthly Cost (estimated)$6.81
Capacity12.4
BrandFULGOR MILANO
TypeUpright Freezer
Date Certified2023-11-07

Running Cost Breakdown

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

Monthly
$6.81
1 Year
$81.76
5 Years
$408.80
10 Years
$817.60

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 FULGOR MILANO FM4CF24IFBI costs more to run than the average freezer. At $81.76/year, you'll pay approximately $177.60 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.