Appliance Energy Cost Index Model-level energy use and running cost, from ENERGY STAR certified product data

NS-UZ11**27-C Freezers · Insignia

NS-UZ11**27-C (Insignia, ENERGY STAR Certified) uses 355 kWh per year, an estimated $60.35/yr to run, ranking 24th cheapest of 80 sampled freezers, 18% below the $73.95/yr median of the 80 sampled models.

Certification: ENERGY STAR Certified

Est. annual energy cost
$60.35/yr
Cheaper than all but 29% of sampled models in this category
Annual energy use: 355 kWh
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Where this model sits (computed from source data)

Figures above are computed at build time from the sampled source records - no external estimates are used.
Cost rank in category24th of 80
Cost percentilebottom 29%
Vs category median18% below ($73.95/yr)
Rank within same status24th of 80 (Median $73.95/yr)
Rank within similar capacity5th of 11 · capacity total volume ft3 8.8~13.2 (Median $60.35/yr)
Category low to high$33.32/yr ~ $107.44/yr

Certified specifications (as reported)

Specifications exactly as reported in the certified dataset.
SpecValue
typeUpright Freezer
product class9 - Upright freezers with automatic defrost without an automatic ice maker
defrost typeAutomatic
compactNo
built inNo
thru the door dispenserNo
ice makerNo
capacity total volume ft311.0
adjusted volume ft319.4
annual energy use kwh yr355
us federal standard kwh yr396
percent less energy use than us federal standard10
connected functionalityNo
date available on market2026-05-27
date qualified2026-07-02
meets most efficient criteriaNo

Similar models in this category

Closest capacity first (at most two rows per identical cost).
ModelCertificationEst. energy cost
NS-UZ11**27 ENERGY STAR Certified$60.35/yr
MDUF11**6 ENERGY STAR Certified$60.35/yr
FU102N3ASEC ENERGY STAR Certified$58.48/yr
FU102N3SSEL ENERGY STAR Certified$58.48/yr
EFRF1005-BLACK-ID-6COM ENERGY STAR Certified$36.21/yr

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run the Insignia NS-UZ11**27-C per year?

The Insignia NS-UZ11**27-C is certified at 355 kWh per year, which works out to about $60.35/yr at the flat rate assumed on this site. Certified figures come from standardized test procedures, so your actual bill varies with usage and your local electricity rate.

Is the Insignia NS-UZ11**27-C efficient compared with other freezers?

Among the 80 freezers compared on this site, the Insignia NS-UZ11**27-C ranks 24th cheapest to run and sits in the bottom 29% of the cost range. That is 18% below the category median of $73.95/yr. The cheapest sampled model runs at $33.32/yr and the most expensive at $107.44/yr.

What ENERGY STAR status does the Insignia NS-UZ11**27-C hold?

The Insignia NS-UZ11**27-C is listed as ENERGY STAR Certified. Among the 80 sampled freezers with that status the median running cost is $73.95/yr, and the Insignia NS-UZ11**27-C ranks 24th cheapest within that group. Certification status reflects efficiency relative to product class, not absolute energy use.

How does the Insignia NS-UZ11**27-C compare with similarly sized models?

Using the certified capacity total volume ft3 value of 11.0, 11 sampled models fall within +/-20% (8.8 to 13.2), and the Insignia NS-UZ11**27-C ranks 5th cheapest among them. The median for that size band is $60.35/yr. Comparing within a size band is more meaningful than comparing certification labels.

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