How much does it cost to run a deep freezer?
A typical deep freezer draws about 200 watts. Used 24 hours a day, that works out to roughly $0.82 per day, $24.82 per month, and $297.84 per year on an average electricity rate of 17¢ per kWh. Larger upright freezers run continuously and benefit most from efficiency.
Deep Freezer running cost calculator
- Per day
- $0.82
- Per month
- $24.82
- Per year
- $297.84
- CO₂ / year
- 700.8 kg
Based on 1752 kWh per year. Adjust the price per kWh to match your latest electricity bill for an exact figure.
The number that matters most is your own electricity rate. Rates range from under 11¢ per kWh in some regions to over 30¢ in others, so the same deep freezer can cost two or three times as much depending on where you live. Enter your exact rate in the calculator above to get a figure tailored to your bill.
Over a full year this deep freezer uses about 1752 kWh of electricity and is responsible for roughly 700.8 kg of CO₂ emissions on an average grid. Reducing run time, or switching to a more efficient model, lowers both the cost and the footprint.
If this deep freezer is one you use daily, even small efficiency gains compound. Cutting its usage or wattage by 20% would save around $59.57 every year — money that an efficient replacement can recover over its lifetime.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to run a deep freezer per hour?
- At 200 watts and a 17¢/kWh rate, a deep freezer costs about $0.03 per hour to run.
- How much electricity does a deep freezer use per month?
- Running 24 hours a day, a deep freezer uses roughly 146.0 kWh per month, costing about $24.82.
- Is a deep freezer expensive to run?
- Yes — at around $297.84 per year, a deep freezer is one of the more costly appliances to run, so efficiency upgrades pay off quickly.
- How can I reduce my deep freezer running costs?
- Use it during off-peak hours if your utility offers time-of-use pricing, reduce daily run time, and consider an ENERGY STAR rated deep freezer, which uses less power for the same job.