How Much Electricity Does a Deep Freezer Use?
- The smallest deep freezers offer 5 to 7.2 cubic feet of capacity. Energy Star models use 230 to 282 kilowatt hours of electricity each year, which translates to an annual operating cost of $24 to $30.
- You'll need 294 to 362 kilowatt hours of electricity to operate a chest freezer with 8.8 to 12.8 cubic feet of capacity. Expect to spend $31 to $39 to run these models for a 12-month period.
- Energy-Star models with 13 to 14.9 cubic feet have an annual energy use of 326 to 397 kilowatt hours. Running one of these models adds $30 to $42 to your electricity bill each year.
- The largest deep freezers hold 19.7 to 24.9 cubic feet of frozen items. They consume 434 to 568 kilowatt hours of electricity every 12 months. Expect to spend $46 to $61 to operate one.
