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Running cost · Freezers · ENERGY STAR certified

Arctic King AU83ETWBR1RCM

Running around the clock, the Arctic King AU83ETWBR1RCM uses a certified 317 kWh per year — about $60 at the U.S. average rate, or $4.97 a month, the equivalent of a steady 36-watt draw. That puts it in the most efficient tenth of every certified upright freezer — 28% less electricity than the median, ranked 9 of 431. Where you live moves the bill from $39 a year in North Dakota to $148 in Hawaii.

Estimated annual running cost · U.S. average rate 18.8¢/kWh

$60/yr

$26 · cheapest certified freezers$122 · priciest
Per month
$4.97
Per day
16¢
Certified use
317 kWh/yr
Configuration
Upright Freezer
Total capacity
8.3 cu ft
Defrost
Automatic
Compact
No
137 kWh649 kWh
Where the Arctic King AU83ETWBR1RCM (▮) sits among all 568 certified freezers, by annual kWh

What it costs in every state

Arctic King AU83ETWBR1RCM: 317 kWh/yr × each state's average residential rate (EIA)
StateRate ¢/kWhThis model $/yrRelative cost
Alabama17.4¢$55
Alaska27.4¢$87
Arizona15.5¢$49
Arkansas14.2¢$45
California35.3¢$112
Colorado16.5¢$52
Connecticut32.2¢$102
Delaware18.8¢$60
District of Columbia25.4¢$81
Florida15.4¢$49
Georgia15.4¢$49
Hawaiipriciest46.6¢$148
Idaho12.7¢$40
Illinois20.5¢$65
Indiana17.9¢$57
Iowa13.9¢$44
Kansas15.8¢$50
Kentucky15.0¢$48
Louisiana14.4¢$46
Maine28.4¢$90
Maryland22.1¢$70
Massachusetts29.4¢$93
Michigan21.4¢$68
Minnesota16.4¢$52
Mississippi16.8¢$53
Missouri14.0¢$44
Montana13.9¢$44
Nebraska13.3¢$42
Nevada14.3¢$45
New Hampshire27.2¢$86
New Jersey23.5¢$75
New Mexico15.2¢$48
New York29.4¢$93
North Carolina16.3¢$52
North Dakotacheapest12.3¢$39
Ohio19.5¢$62
Oklahoma13.3¢$42
Oregon15.8¢$50
Pennsylvania21.5¢$68
Rhode Island28.3¢$90
South Carolina17.1¢$54
South Dakota14.5¢$46
Tennessee14.9¢$47
Texas17.0¢$54
Utah13.3¢$42
Vermont24.6¢$78
Virginia17.4¢$55
Washington14.4¢$46
West Virginia16.1¢$51
Wisconsin19.2¢$61
Wyoming14.7¢$47

Certified models closest in efficiency

upright freezers within reach of 317 kWh/yr
ModelkWh/yr$/yr (US avg)
LG LROFC1104most efficient321$60
Beko BUFR2715MGmost efficient305$57
Beko BUFR2715WHmost efficient305$57
Blomberg BRUF2814WHmost efficient305$57
Hisense FV10C7HSE337$63
Hisense HFU101N1AVE342$64

Run your own numbers

Your rate, your numbers

Per day
16¢
Per month
$4.97
Per year
$60

317 kWh/yr × 18.8¢/kWh = $60/yr

Prefilled with this model's certified 317 kWh/yr — adjust if your usage differs from the DOE test basis. The certified annual kWh comes from the DOE test procedure, which measures continuous 24/7 operation at standardized temperatures.

Certified variants covered by this entry

AU83ETWBR1RCM · AU83ETWBR1RCM

Questions, answered with the data

How much electricity does the Arctic King AU83ETWBR1RCM use?
ENERGY STAR certifies the Arctic King AU83ETWBR1RCM at 317 kWh per year. The certified annual kWh comes from the DOE test procedure, which measures continuous 24/7 operation at standardized temperatures.
How much does the Arctic King AU83ETWBR1RCM cost to run per month?
About $4.97 a month at the U.S. average residential rate (18.8¢/kWh) — 16¢ a day, or $60 a year. Your state's rate moves this up or down; see the table above.
Is the Arctic King AU83ETWBR1RCM energy efficient?
It uses 28% less electricity than the median certified upright freezer, placing it in the top 10% of certified models.
What does the Arctic King AU83ETWBR1RCM cost to run in the cheapest vs. priciest state?
At current residential rates it costs about $39 a year in North Dakota (12.3¢/kWh) and $148 in Hawaii (46.6¢/kWh).
How many watts does the Arctic King AU83ETWBR1RCM draw on average?
Spread over a year of continuous operation, 317 kWh works out to an average draw of about 36 watts — like leaving a 36-watt bulb on 24/7.
Does this figure cover other model numbers?
Yes — 2 certified retail variants (color, finish, and store-specific SKUs) share this exact energy certification. They're listed under "Certified variants" on this page.

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