The best brands of upright freezers are Fisher & Paykel, SunBeam and Thermador. They use the least amount of electricity as certified by EnergyStar, with Fisher and Paykel using the least.
Whirlpool is good for most people. There is also the US Cooler Walk-In Game and Meat Locker.
chest freezers are more energy and money efficient,but if you have the money upright freezers are far more convenient. chest freezers provide more insulation therefore saving money.
They say chest freezers are superior, but its up for debate depending on who you talk to
No, not all brands of freezers are energy star rated now.
Manual-defrost freezers are generally more energy efficient and quieter than self-defrosting models. But defrosting can take hours.
According to consumer reports on different websites, the best upright freezer is the Frigidaire 16.7, but the competition is very tight amongst other brands like Kenmore and Whirlpool. These are trusted brands that have been around forever
ENERGY STAR has qualified models that use less energy than older refrigerators. This is their site: www.energystar.gov
Brands that make cellular shades are more energy efficient window blinds.
Whirlpool makes the most energy efficient freezers for the average homes, only costing approximately $29 per year to run.
Chest freezers are better because they use less energy, have more usable space and are cheaper. They are easier to organize though. You can read more differences at http://housewares.about.com/od/refrigeratorsfreezers/a/chestvsupfreezr.htm
Insulated garage doors can be very energy efficient if done right. There are also certain brands that qualify for an Energy Tax Credit.
Most of the new appliances sold these days are energy efficient They usually have a motif sticker that says "energy star" or "energy efficient". Look at the wattage that the appliance uses. It is usually compared to what the older model used as compared to what the new one consumes. Refrigerators and freezers are a couple that fall into this category.
Energy efficient appliances are becoming increasingly more popular. They save energy and money and also are more attractive to consumers. Brands which produce energy efficient appliances include General Electric, Siemens, LG and Whirlpool.