How much does an upright freezer cost to run in Connecticut?
$8.01 a month
- A day
- $0.26
- An hour, averaged
- $0.01
- A year
- $96.06
395 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR typical model), at Connecticut’s average rate of 24.3¢ per kWh (EIA, June 2026). How we calculate this
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What it costs if yours uses more or less
| Consumption | A day | A month | A year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198 kWh a year | $0.13 | $4.00 | $48.03 |
| 296 kWh a year | $0.20 | $6.00 | $72.05 |
| 395 kWh a year typical | $0.26 | $8.01 | $96.06 |
| 593 kWh a year | $0.39 | $12.01 | $144.10 |
| 790 kWh a year | $0.53 | $16.01 | $192.13 |
A typical model uses about 395 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR).
Connecticut compared with other states
Connecticut’s residential rate is the 12th most expensive of 51 states and DC, 6.0¢ above the US average of 18.3¢ (+33%). Connecticut’s rate is down 2.9¢ from June 2025 (27.2¢, −10.6%).
A cheaper way to do the same job
- A chest freezer would cost $4.36 a month, saving $3.65 a month and $43.78 a year.
Ways to spend less
- Manual-defrost models use less energy than auto-defrost ones; defrost when frost builds up.
- Keep it out of hot garages and away from the oven.
- Open the door less often and for shorter spells.
Questions
How much does it cost to run an upright freezer per year in Connecticut?
About $96.06 a year at Connecticut’s average of 24.3¢ per kWh, assuming it uses 395 kWh a year like a typical ENERGY STAR model. That is $8.01 a month or $0.26 a day.
How much electricity does an upright freezer use per month?
About 32.9 kWh a month (395 kWh a year ÷ 12), which costs $8.01 in Connecticut. Your model may use more or less: the yellow EnergyGuide label on it shows its own annual kWh.
How much does it cost to run an upright freezer per day?
About $0.26 a day: 1.08 kWh at 24.3¢ per kWh.
Is it cheaper to run an upright freezer or a chest freezer?
Using a chest freezer instead would cost about $4.36 a month instead of $8.01, saving $3.65 in Connecticut.
Why does an upright freezer cost more or less to run in Connecticut than elsewhere?
Connecticut’s residential rate is the 12th most expensive of 51 states and DC, 6.0¢ above the US average of 18.3¢ (+33%). Connecticut’s rate is down 2.9¢ from June 2025 (27.2¢, −10.6%). The appliance uses the same energy everywhere; only the price per kWh changes.
Sources
- ENERGY STAR: Freezers
- U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A: average price of electricity to ultimate customers, residential, June 2026 Figures transcribed from republications of this table on September 26, 2026; pending direct verification from the EIA API.
- Carrier page: June 2026 residential average price, citing EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A
Usage assumptions (hours a day, season) are ours and listed on the methodology page. Found an error? Tell us.