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GE FUF14DL****

Upright Freezer · 14.1

Summary

The GE FUF14DL**** is an upright freezer with 14.1 capacity that uses 397 kWh per year, costing approximately $63.52annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $635.20 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 #298 out of 614 freezers by annual running cost, it costs $0.48 less per year than the category average of $64.

$63.52
per year to run
60
efficiency score /100
$635.20
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Freezers

Ranked #298 out of 614 in the freezers category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$63.52 vs avg $64
$0.48/yr cheaper
Energy Use
397 kWh vs avg 400
3 kWh less
Efficiency Score
60 vs avg 62
Below average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use397 kWh/year
Federal Standard442 kWh/year
Better Than Standard10%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$63.52
Monthly Cost (estimated)$5.29
Capacity14.1
BrandGE
TypeUpright Freezer
Date Certified2020-03-12

Running Cost Breakdown

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

Monthly
$5.29
1 Year
$63.52
5 Years
$317.60
10 Years
$635.20

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 GE FUF14DL**** is cheaper to run than the average freezer in its category. At $63.52/year, you'll save approximately $4.80 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.