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GE FCM11PH****

Chest Freezer · 10.6

Summary

The GE FCM11PH**** is a chest freezer with 10.6 capacity that uses 218 kWh per year, costing approximately $34.88annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $348.80 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 #49 out of 614 freezers by annual running cost, it costs $29.12 less per year than the category average of $64.

$34.88
per year to run
61
efficiency score /100
$348.80
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Freezers

Ranked #49 out of 614 in the freezers category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$34.88 vs avg $64
$29.12/yr cheaper
Energy Use
218 kWh vs avg 400
182 kWh less
Efficiency Score
61 vs avg 62
Below average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use218 kWh/year
Federal Standard244 kWh/year
Better Than Standard11%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$34.88
Monthly Cost (estimated)$2.91
Capacity10.6
BrandGE
TypeChest Freezer
Date Certified2014-06-23

Running Cost Breakdown

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

Monthly
$2.91
1 Year
$34.88
5 Years
$174.40
10 Years
$348.80

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 GE FCM11PH**** is cheaper to run than the average freezer in its category. At $34.88/year, you'll save approximately $291.20 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.