Hisense FU102N3SSEL: running cost
ENERGY STAR certifies the Hisense FU102N3SSEL at 344 kWh/yr, cheaper than most models in its category to run for its category.
The $65 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Where this ranks
That's 14.2% below the freezer category average of 401 kWh/yr, and ranks 163 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 $11/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 Hisense FU102N3ASEC ($65/yr, 344 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is Fisher & Paykel RS18F*E* ($65/yr, 345 kWh/yr).
Comparing Hisense's own models
Hisense makes 31 ENERGY STAR certified freezers; this one ranks 5 of 31 for running cost, between the brand's cheapest, the FV06C7ASE at $50/yr, and its priciest, the HUF210N6A*E at $93/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 Hisense FU102N3SSEL is already efficient for its category at $65/year. If you're shopping and comparing options, this is roughly what a well-chosen new freezer costs to run.
Worth comparing a few current certified models before deciding.
Protecting what you have
At $65/year just to run, a freezer is worth protecting against an unplanned repair bill on top of that.
The data behind this page
At rank 163 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. The 344 kWh/yr figure is ENERGY STAR's own certification, not a wattage estimate; exact dataset IDs are on the data sources page.