Galanz GLF11UWEA16 Running Cost (Freezer)
Running cost for the Galanz GLF11UWEA16
ENERGY STAR certifies the Galanz GLF11UWEA16 at 354 kWh/yr, cheaper than most models in its category to run for its category.
The $67 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Where this ranks
That's 11.7% below the freezer category average of 401 kWh/yr, and ranks 185 of 658 certified freezers for annual running cost, 1 being cheapest. Every one of the 658 currently-certified freezers feeds that average, putting this model about $9/year under it. See how it's calculated on the how it is calculated page.
The closest alternatives by cost
Sorted by running cost among freezers, one step cheaper is Galanz GLF11US2A16 ($67/yr, 354 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is Vissani HVUF11SL ($67/yr, 354 kWh/yr).
Comparing Galanz's own models
Among Galanz's 10 certified freezers, this is the priciest to run, $30/year over the GLF50E, the brand's cheapest.
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 Galanz GLF11UWEA16 is already efficient for its category at $67/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
At $67/year just to run, a freezer is worth protecting against an unplanned repair bill on top of that.
The data behind this page
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 354 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. Ranked 185 of 658, the Galanz GLF11UWEA16 sits in the middle of the freezer category, see the guide to why your state changes this number for the other half of the math.