How much does an upright freezer cost to run in Hawaii?
$17 a month
- A day
- $0.57
- An hour, averaged
- $0.02
- A year
- $208.24
395 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR typical model), at Hawaii’s average rate of 52.7¢ 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 | $0.29 | $8.68 | $104.12 |
| 296 kWh a year | $0.43 | $13.02 | $156.18 |
| 395 kWh a year typical | $0.57 | $17.35 | $208.24 |
| 593 kWh a year | $0.86 | $26.03 | $312.37 |
| 790 kWh a year | $1.14 | $34.71 | $416.49 |
A typical model uses about 395 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR).
Hawaii compared with other states
Hawaii’s residential rate is the 1st most expensive of 51 states and DC, 34.4¢ above the US average of 18.3¢ (+187%). Hawaii’s rate is up 11.8¢ from June 2025 (41.0¢, +28.7%).
A cheaper way to do the same job
- A chest freezer would cost $9.45 a month, saving $7.91 a month and $94.90 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 Hawaii?
About $208.24 a year at Hawaii’s average of 52.7¢ per kWh, assuming it uses 395 kWh a year like a typical ENERGY STAR model. That is $17.35 a month or $0.57 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 $17.35 in Hawaii. 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 $0.57 a day: 1.08 kWh at 52.7¢ per kWh.
Is it cheaper to run an upright freezer or a chest freezer?
Using a chest freezer instead would cost about $9.45 a month instead of $17.35, saving $7.91 in Hawaii.
Why does an upright freezer cost more or less to run in Hawaii than elsewhere?
Hawaii’s residential rate is the 1st most expensive of 51 states and DC, 34.4¢ above the US average of 18.3¢ (+187%). Hawaii’s rate is up 11.8¢ from June 2025 (41.0¢, +28.7%). 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.