Sub-Zero ID-30F
Compact · 5.1
Summary
The Sub-Zero ID-30F is a compact with 5.1 capacity that uses 356 kWh per year, costing approximately $56.96annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $569.60 in energy costs alone. It uses 20% less energy than the federal minimum standard. This is a solidly efficient choice.
Ranked #185 out of 614 freezers by annual running cost, it costs $7.04 less per year than the category average of $64.
How This Compares to Other Freezers
Ranked #185 out of 614 in the freezers category (by lowest annual cost).
Energy Details
Running Cost Breakdown
Estimated electricity costs at different time horizons (based on $0.16/kWh US average rate):
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 Sub-Zero ID-30F is cheaper to run than the average freezer in its category. At $56.96/year, you'll save approximately $70.40 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.