Data through April 2026
Freezers · 9 certified models
Chest Freezers
9 of 568 certified freezers are chest freezers — running $38 to $65 a year at the U.S. average rate (median $41, versus $79 across the whole category).
All certified models
| # | Model | kWh/yr | $/yr (US avg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whirlpool WZC3209LW | 201 | $38 |
| 2 | Danby DCF100A5WDB | 211 | $40 |
| 3 | Frigidaire EFRF1005-BLACK-ID-6COM | 213 | $40 |
| 4 | Frigidaire EFRF1005-D-ID-6COM | 213 | $40 |
| 5 | GE FCM11PH | 218 | $41 |
| 6 | GE FCM16DL | 277 | $52 |
| 7 | Crosley XCM22DM | 346 | $65 |
| 8 | GE FCM22DL | 346 | $65 |
| 9 | Hotpoint HCM22QW*WW | 346 | $65 |
Other type facets
Questions, answered with the data
- How much does it cost to run chest freezers?
- Among 9 certified models in this data, chest freezers cost $38 to $65 a year to run at the U.S. average electricity rate (18.8¢/kWh) — a median of $41.
- Do chest freezers cost more or less than the average freezer?
- The median model here runs $41 a year, 48% less than the $79 median across all certified freezers.
- What's the cheapest model among chest freezers?
- The Whirlpool WZC3209LW costs about $38 a year at the U.S. average rate (201 kWh/yr) — the lowest certified figure in this group.
- What does the certified annual-kWh figure assume for freezers?
- The certified annual kWh comes from the DOE test procedure, which measures continuous 24/7 operation at standardized temperatures.