How Much Does a Upright freezer Cost to Run? (2026 Calculator)
Typical setup: 200 W · 24 h/day · $0.180/kWh
Daily
$0.86
Monthly
$25.89
Yearly
$314.97
Quick rate
Daily cost
$0.86
Monthly cost
$25.89
+$0.00 vs typical
Yearly cost
$314.97
kWh / month
144.0 kWh
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A typical upright freezer uses about 200 W and costs about $0.81/day or $24.19/month at the U.S. average rate of $0.17/kWh, assuming 24 hours of use per day. At the same rate, costs range from about $0.60/day (150 W) to $1.61/day (400 W).
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Quickly spot cheapest, highest, and near-average monthly costs.
Top 10 cheapest
Top 10 highest
- Hawaii $57.30
- Massachusetts $44.87
- Maine $44.25
- California $43.62
- Rhode Island $43.40
- New York $40.85
- Connecticut $40.75
- New Hampshire $37.90
- Alaska $36.75
- District of Columbia $34.16
Cost by state (monthly)
At typical 200 W and 24 h/day. Rates from our dataset (see methodology ). Open a state for a dedicated calculator page.
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ad-after-state-table Wattage range
| Level | Watts | Est. monthly @ avg rate |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 150 W | $19.42 |
| Typical | 200 W | $25.89 |
| High | 400 W | $51.78 |
Energy saving tips
- Choose ENERGY STAR or high-efficiency models when replacing this appliance.
- Check and adjust temperature or power settings to the recommended levels.
- Keep the appliance well maintained so it can run efficiently.
- Keep the door closed as much as possible and avoid overfilling.
- Clean condenser coils regularly and leave space around the appliance for airflow.
FAQ
- Most upright freezer units fall between 150 W and 400 W, with 200 W as a typical operating value for estimates.
- Our estimates use 200 W as the typical wattage, within a reported range of 150–400 W.
- At typical use (24 hours/day at 200 W), the estimate is about 4.80 kWh/day and 144.0 kWh/month at the U.S. average rate.
- With 24 hours/day and 200 W, this appliance uses about 4.80 kWh per day.
- At 24 hours/day, the monthly estimate is about 144.0 kWh per month.
- Per hour, the typical draw is about 0.200 kWh (at 200 W).
- At the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh, the typical daily cost is about $0.81/day for 24 hours/day.
- At the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh, the typical monthly cost is about $24.19/month at 24 hours/day.
- Running for one hour at 200 W costs about $0.03/hour (using 0.17 $/kWh as the U.S. average).
- With typical use (24 hours/day at 200 W), the estimate is about $0.81/day or $24.19/month at the U.S. average rate.
- The estimate is about 144.0 kWh per month, which corresponds to roughly $24.19/month at the U.S. average rate. Your real bill depends on your rate and runtime.
- Use energy-saving tips tailored to this appliance. For example: Choose ENERGY STAR or high-efficiency models when replacing this appliance. — reducing kWh reduces the bill at your local rate.