Data through June 2026
Cost to run · Indiana · 17.5¢/kWh residential average
How much does it cost to run a freezer in Indiana?
$73/yr · median certified model
Indiana's residential rate of 17.5¢/kWh tracks the national average (18.3¢) closely, so national cost figures translate almost directly: a median certified freezer runs about $73 a year here.
Indiana ranks 31 of 51 jurisdictions for freezer running costs — solidly mid-table. At local rates, certified models span $24 (Avanti CF24Q0W) to $114 (Monogram ZIF361NBR) per year — $90 of annual headroom that depends entirely on which unit you buy. For reference, the national extremes are Nevada (13.1¢/kWh) and Hawaii (52.7¢/kWh); the same median freezer would cost $55 and $220 a year there.
The cheapest freezers to run at Indiana rates
| # | Model | kWh/yr | $/yr in IN |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avanti CF24Q0Wmost efficient | 137 | $24 |
| 2 | Liebherr UF3651most efficient | 155 | $27 |
| 3 | Kalamera KCF-100E | 172 | $30 |
| 4 | Danby DCF035A5WDB | 173 | $30 |
| 5 | Arctic King AC35ESKCR1RCM | 174 | $30 |
| 6 | Arctic King ARC04B2C | 174 | $30 |
| 7 | Midea MRC04M3C | 174 | $30 |
| 8 | Cool-living CL-5UFR | 195 | $34 |
| 9 | Danby DCF050A5WDB | 195 | $34 |
| 10 | Arctic King AC05ESWCR1RCM | 196 | $34 |
Price any model at Indiana rates
Your rate, your numbers
- Per day
- 20¢
- Per month
- $6.10
- Per year
- $73
418 kWh/yr × 17.5¢/kWh = $73/yr
Prefilled with the median certified freezer (418 kWh/yr). Every model page on this site carries its exact certified figure.
Questions, answered with the data
- How much does it cost to run a freezer in Indiana?
- About $73 a year for the median ENERGY STAR certified freezer, at Indiana's average residential rate of 17.5¢/kWh — that's $6.10 a month.
- Is electricity expensive in Indiana?
- Indiana's residential average of 17.5¢/kWh is 5% below the U.S. average of 18.3¢/kWh, ranking 31 of 51 jurisdictions (1 = cheapest).
- What's the cheapest freezer to run in Indiana?
- Among currently certified models, the Avanti CF24Q0W costs the least at about $24 a year at Indiana rates (137 kWh/yr).
- How does Indiana compare with other states?
- The same median freezer costs $55 a year in Nevada (the cheapest state) and $220 in Hawaii (the priciest). Indiana sits at $73.
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Rate source: US EIA, average residential price of electricity, see methodology.