Data through June 2026
Freezers · 14 certified models
Criterion
This data covers 14 certified Criterion — annual running costs span $45 to $90 at national-average rates (median $72; the whole-category median is $77).
All certified models
| # | Model | kWh/yr | $/yr (US avg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Criterion 453-6054 | 246 | $45 |
| 2 | Criterion CUF32P1W | 246 | $45 |
| 3 | Criterion CUF36C1W | 252 | $46 |
| 4 | Criterion 453-6055 | 289 | $53 |
| 5 | Criterion CUF63P1W | 289 | $53 |
| 6 | Criterion CUF66C1W | 292 | $54 |
| 7 | Criterion CUF14M2 | 394 | $72 |
| 8 | Criterion® CUF14C1W | 396 | $73 |
| 9 | Criterion CUF14P1W | 396 | $73 |
| 10 | Criterion® CUF17C1W | 435 | $80 |
| 11 | Criterion CUF17P1W | 435 | $80 |
| 12 | Criterion CUF20P1W | 479 | $88 |
| 13 | Criterion CUF21C1W | 493 | $90 |
| 14 | Criterion CUF21M2 | 493 | $90 |
Other brand facets
Questions, answered with the data
- How much does it cost to run Criterion freezers?
- Among 14 certified models in this data, Criterion freezers cost $45 to $90 a year to run at the U.S. average electricity rate (18.3¢/kWh) — a median of $72.
- Do Criterion freezers cost more or less than the average freezer?
- The median model here runs $72 a year, 6% less than the $77 median across all certified freezers.
- What's the cheapest model among Criterion freezers?
- The Criterion 453-6054 costs about $45 a year at the U.S. average rate (246 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.