Samsung RZ11M7074**: running cost
ENERGY STAR certifies the Samsung RZ11M7074** at 361 kWh/yr, cheaper than most models in its category to run for its category.
The $68 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Where this ranks
That's 10% below the freezer category average of 401 kWh/yr, and ranks 198 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 $8/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 Sub-Zero ID-30F ($67/yr, 356 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is Samsung RZ11T7474** ($68/yr, 361 kWh/yr).
Comparing Samsung's own models
Samsung sells 3 certified freezers; this one runs cheapest of them, about the same, within a dollar a year, under the RZ40H11PE*, its priciest.
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 Samsung RZ11M7074** is already efficient for its category at $68/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 $68/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 361 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 198 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.