Data through April 2026
Freezers · 11 certified models
Criterion
This data covers 11 certified Criterion — annual running costs span $46 to $93 at national-average rates (median $55; the whole-category median is $79).
All certified models
| # | Model | kWh/yr | $/yr (US avg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Criterion 453-6054 | 246 | $46 |
| 2 | Criterion CUF32P1W | 246 | $46 |
| 3 | Criterion CUF36C1W | 252 | $47 |
| 4 | Criterion 453-6055 | 289 | $54 |
| 5 | Criterion CUF63P1W | 289 | $54 |
| 6 | Criterion CUF66C1W | 292 | $55 |
| 7 | Criterion CUF14M2 | 394 | $74 |
| 8 | Criterion® CUF14C1W | 396 | $75 |
| 9 | Criterion® CUF17C1W | 435 | $82 |
| 10 | Criterion CUF21C1W | 493 | $93 |
| 11 | Criterion CUF21M2 | 493 | $93 |
Other brand facets
Questions, answered with the data
- How much does it cost to run Criterion freezers?
- Among 11 certified models in this data, Criterion freezers cost $46 to $93 a year to run at the U.S. average electricity rate (18.8¢/kWh) — a median of $55.
- Do Criterion freezers cost more or less than the average freezer?
- The median model here runs $55 a year, 30% less than the $79 median across all certified freezers.
- What's the cheapest model among Criterion freezers?
- The Criterion 453-6054 costs about $46 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.