Running cost for the Forno FFFFD1738-28WHT-RS

Forno FFFFD1738-28WHT-RS against the category

That's 1.2% below the freezer category average of 401 kWh/yr, and ranks 306 of 658 certified freezers for annual running cost, 1 being cheapest. The category average comes from every freezer ENERGY STAR currently certifies (658 models), not an outside benchmark, about $1/year below that average at the national rate. See the methodology page.

What sits beside it in the ranking

Premium Levella PFV1405XW ($74/yr, 396 kWh/yr) costs a little more to run than the Forno FFFFD1738-28WHT-RS. Forno FFFFD1738-28RS ($74/yr, 396 kWh/yr) costs a little less.

Same brand, different models

Forno makes 14 ENERGY STAR certified freezers; this one ranks 11 of 14 for running cost, between the brand's cheapest, the FFFFD1722-28BLK-LS at $74/yr, and its priciest, the FFFFD1738-28WHT-LS at $84/yr.

Lifespan

NAHB's Study of Life Expectancy of Home Components does not publish a figure for freezers, so no lifetime cost is shown here rather than a guessed one. The annual and monthly figures above stand on their own.

Is it worth replacing?

The Forno FFFFD1738-28WHT-RS is already efficient for its category at $74/year. If you're shopping and comparing options, this is roughly what a well-chosen new freezer costs to run.

Compare current ENERGY STAR certified freezers before buying.

Protecting what you have

$74/year to run is the predictable cost of the Forno FFFFD1738-28WHT-RS; a protection plan covers the unpredictable one, a repair bill.

Sourcing

Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 396 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 306 of 658 for running cost, see the freezer category page for the rest of the field, or the guide to how much your state matters.