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Liebherr UF3651

Compact · 2.5

ENERGY STAR Most Efficient

Summary

The Liebherr UF3651 is a compact with 2.5 capacity that uses 155 kWh per year, costing approximately $24.80annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $248.00 in energy costs alone. It uses 61% less energy than the federal minimum standard, earning ENERGY STAR's "Most Efficient" designation — the top tier of certified products. This is an exceptionally efficient model.

Ranked #2 out of 614 freezers by annual running cost, it costs $39.20 less per year than the category average of $64.

$24.80
per year to run
100
efficiency score /100
$248.00
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Freezers

Ranked #2 out of 614 in the freezers category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$24.80 vs avg $64
$39.20/yr cheaper
Energy Use
155 kWh vs avg 400
245 kWh less
Efficiency Score
100 vs avg 62
Above average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use155 kWh/year
Federal Standard397 kWh/year
Better Than Standard61%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$24.80
Monthly Cost (estimated)$2.07
Capacity2.5
BrandLiebherr
TypeCompact
Date Certified2026-01-07

Running Cost Breakdown

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

Monthly
$2.07
1 Year
$24.80
5 Years
$124.00
10 Years
$248.00

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 Liebherr UF3651 is cheaper to run than the average freezer in its category. At $24.80/year, you'll save approximately $392.00 over 10 years compared to a typical model in this category.

With a high efficiency score, this model is one of the better options if minimizing long-term energy costs is a priority.

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.