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Premium Levella PFV21206HS

Upright Freezer · 21.2

Summary

The Premium Levella PFV21206HS is an upright freezer with 21.2 capacity that uses 493 kWh per year, costing approximately $78.88annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $788.80 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 #509 out of 614 freezers by annual running cost, it costs $14.88 more per year than the category average of $64.

$78.88
per year to run
60
efficiency score /100
$788.80
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Freezers

Ranked #509 out of 614 in the freezers category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$78.88 vs avg $64
$14.88/yr more expensive
Energy Use
493 kWh vs avg 400
93 kWh more
Efficiency Score
60 vs avg 62
Below average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use493 kWh/year
Federal Standard550 kWh/year
Better Than Standard10%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$78.88
Monthly Cost (estimated)$6.57
Capacity21.2
BrandPremium Levella
TypeUpright Freezer
Date Certified2025-01-21

Running Cost Breakdown

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

Monthly
$6.57
1 Year
$78.88
5 Years
$394.40
10 Years
$788.80

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 Premium Levella PFV21206HS costs more to run than the average freezer. At $78.88/year, you'll pay approximately $148.80 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.