Chest Freezer Energy Cost Calculator
Top-opening freezer offering efficient long-term food storage with minimal cold air loss.
Power Draw
100W
watts
Annual kWh
400
avg usage
Annual Cost
$52
avg national
CO₂/Year
0.29 tons
carbon impact
Chest Freezer Cost Calculator
Customize usage and your state's electricity rate for accurate cost estimates.
Daily Cost
$0.31
Monthly Cost
$9.49
Annual Cost
$114
Lifetime Cost
$1,708
Energy Saving Opportunities
ENERGY STARAvailable
Save up to 10% vs standard models
~$11/year savings
Energy Saving Tips
- ✓Keep it at least 75% full
- ✓Set to 0F
- ✓Defrost when ice exceeds 1/4 inch
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| Appliance | Watts | Annual kWh | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chest Freezer (current) | 100W | 400 | $52 |
| Upright Freezer | 130W | 500 | $65 |
| Refrigerator | 150W | 500 | $65 |
| Mini Fridge | 80W | 310 | $40 |
Chest Freezer Cost Summary
Purchase Price (one-time)$600
Annual Energy Cost (at 13¢/kWh)$114
Lifespan 15 years
Lifetime Energy Cost (energy only)$1,708
Total Cost of Ownership (purchase + energy)$2,308
Chest Freezer Energy FAQ
Chest Freezer Running Cost by City (top 100)
Electricity rates vary by city, so the cost to run a chest freezer does too. See your local cost:
New York, NYLos Angeles, CAChicago, ILHouston, TXPhoenix, AZPhiladelphia, PASan Antonio, TXSan Diego, CADallas, TXSan Jose, CAAustin, TXJacksonville, FLFort Worth, TXColumbus, OHIndianapolis, INCharlotte, NCSan Francisco, CASeattle, WADenver, COWashington, DCNashville, TNOklahoma City, OKEl Paso, TXBoston, MAPortland, ORLas Vegas, NVDetroit, MIMemphis, TNLouisville, KYBaltimore, MDMilwaukee, WIAlbuquerque, NMTucson, AZFresno, CASacramento, CAKansas City, MOMesa, AZAtlanta, GAOmaha, NEColorado Springs, CORaleigh, NCLong Beach, CAVirginia Beach, VAMiami, FLOakland, CAMinneapolis, MNTulsa, OKBakersfield, CATampa, FLWichita, KSArlington, TXAurora, CONew Orleans, LACleveland, OHHonolulu, HIAnaheim, CALexington, KYStockton, CAHenderson, NVCorpus Christi, TXRiverside, CANewark, NJSaint Paul, MNSanta Ana, CACincinnati, OHIrvine, CAOrlando, FLPittsburgh, PASt. Louis, MOGreensboro, NCOyster Bay, NYJersey City, NJAnchorage, AKLincoln, NEPlano, TXDurham, NCBuffalo, NYChandler, AZChula Vista, CAToledo, OHMadison, WIGilbert, AZReno, NVLubbock, TXFort Wayne, INNorth Las Vegas, NVSt. Petersburg, FLIrving, TXLaredo, TXWinston-Salem, NCChesapeake, VAGlendale, AZGarland, TXScottsdale, AZArlington, VANorfolk, VANorth Hempstead, NYBoise, IDFremont, CASpokane, WA
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