🍳 Kitchen
How Many kWh Does a Chest Freezer Use?
Chest Freezer energy cost calculator — see your exact daily, monthly, and yearly electricity cost.
Rate — MAY 2026
⚡ 100W typical
$
US national average. Edit for your local rate.
Daily Energy Use
2.40
kWh / day
Monthly Cost
$13.28
Yearly Cost
$161.53
Chest Freezer — Cost Breakdown
| Period | kWh Used | Cost ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Per Hour | 0.1000 | $0.0184 |
| Per Day | 2.40 | $0.44 |
| Per Month (30 days) | 72.00 | $13.28 |
| Per Year (365 days) | 876.00 | $161.53 |
⚡ Real-World Comparison
A chest freezer running for a full day uses about the same energy as running a microwave for 40 minutes.
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3 Ways to Cut Your Chest Freezer Energy Bill
- 🌱
Fill empty space with jugs of water to reduce air volume the compressor must cool after each opening.
- 💡
Place the freezer in an unheated garage or basement where ambient temperatures are naturally lower.
- ⚡
Organize contents with bins so you can find items quickly, minimizing lid-open time.
Startup Surge Information
The compressor surges to roughly 200–300W for a brief moment at startup, then settles to its running wattage.
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