An ENERGY STAR® certified chest freezer uses about 215 kWh of electricity and costs about $30 per year to run, while an ENERGY STAR® certified upright freezer uses about 395 kWh of electricity and costs about $50 per year to run.
What else should I look for when buying a freezer?
Freezers that have earned the ENERGY STAR are available from brands including Bosch, Danby, Frigidaire, GE, Jenn-Aire, Kenmore, and many more.
Use this label to determine the models energy use, compare the energy use of similar models, and estimate annual operating costs. Learn How to Use the Federal Trade Commission’s EnergyGuide Label and the Difference Between the Energy Guide and ENERGY STAR.
Generally, the larger the freezer, the greater the energy consumption. Also, consider whether an upright or chest freezer better meets your needs. An upright freezer has a front-mounted door like a refrigerator and shelves that allow for easy organization. While a chest freezer typically requires more floor space, its usually more energy efficient, since the door opens from the top and allows less cold air to escape.
Manual defrost freezers use half the energy of automatic defrost models, but must be defrosted periodically to achieve the energy savings. Dont allow frost to build up more than one-quarter of an inch.
Some refrigerants are better than others when it comes to Global Warming Potential (GWP), i.e., the degree to which they contribute to global warming when released into the air. R-600a and R-441a are low GWP refrigerants. While information on refrigerant type is somewhat limited for older models, many new models provide the refrigerant type. Find freezers that contain refrigerants with a lower impact on global warming here.
Be sure to look for the ENERGY STAR when shopping for freezers
Current Specification Effective Date: September 15, 2014
ENERGY STAR certified freezers are at least 10 percent more efficient than non-certified models and are more efficient than models that simply meet the federal minimum standard for energy efficiency.
Learn How a Product Earns the Label
Deep Freezers use WAY less energy than you think
FAQ
What is the disadvantage of upright freezer?
How much does it cost to run a freezer per month?
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Freezer Running Cost
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Cost Per Year
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Cost Per Month
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Average
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$54.78
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$4.56
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Most Common
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$59.10
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$4.92
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Highest
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$97.35
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$8.11
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Lowest
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$20.55
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$1.71
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How much power does an upright freezer use?
Is an upright freezer supposed to run all the time?
Does an upright freezer use a lot of energy?
An auto-defrost feature in an upright works similar to a refrigerator auto-defrost by cycling off/on to keep the freezer free of ice build-up. If you opt for a chest freezer that has a manual defrost, it may use half the energy of a self-defrosting upright freezer. For the best energy efficiency, choose a freezer that is Energy Star qualified.
How much energy does a freezer use?
Older freezers will use over 100% more energy than newer Energy Star rated models. A modern freezer will use between 30 and 100 watts of power depending on size, indoor temperature & efficiency.
Are chest freezers more energy efficient?
With these considerations in mind, chest freezers can be more energy efficient than upright freezers. An ENERGY STAR® certified chest freezer uses about 215 kWh of electricity and costs about $30 per year to run, while an ENERGY STAR® certified upright freezer uses about 395 kWh of electricity and costs about $50 per year to run.
How much electricity does a energy star freezer use?
Freezers that have earned the ENERGY STAR are at least 10 percent more energy efficient than the minimum federal standard. An ENERGY STAR certified chest freezer uses about 215 kWh of electricity and costs about $30 per year to run, while an ENERGY STAR certified upright freezer uses about 395 kWh of electricity and costs about $60 per year to run.