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Samsung RZ11M7074**

Upright Freezer · 11.4

Summary

The Samsung RZ11M7074** is an upright freezer with 11.4 capacity that uses 361 kWh per year, costing approximately $57.76annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $577.60 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 #186 out of 614 freezers by annual running cost, it costs $6.24 less per year than the category average of $64.

$57.76
per year to run
60
efficiency score /100
$577.60
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Freezers

Ranked #186 out of 614 in the freezers category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$57.76 vs avg $64
$6.24/yr cheaper
Energy Use
361 kWh vs avg 400
39 kWh less
Efficiency Score
60 vs avg 62
Below average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use361 kWh/year
Federal Standard402 kWh/year
Better Than Standard10%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$57.76
Monthly Cost (estimated)$4.81
Capacity11.4
BrandSamsung
TypeUpright Freezer
Date Certified2020-06-24

Running Cost Breakdown

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

Monthly
$4.81
1 Year
$57.76
5 Years
$288.80
10 Years
$577.60

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 Samsung RZ11M7074** is cheaper to run than the average freezer in its category. At $57.76/year, you'll save approximately $62.40 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.