How much does an upright freezer cost to run in Utah?
$4.40 a month
- A day
- $0.14
- An hour, averaged
- $0.01
- A year
- $52.81
395 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR typical model), at Utah’s average rate of 13.4¢ 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 | $0.07 | $2.20 | $26.41 |
| 296 kWh a year | $0.11 | $3.30 | $39.61 |
| 395 kWh a year typical | $0.14 | $4.40 | $52.81 |
| 593 kWh a year | $0.22 | $6.60 | $79.22 |
| 790 kWh a year | $0.29 | $8.80 | $105.62 |
A typical model uses about 395 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR).
Utah compared with other states
Utah’s residential rate is the 3rd cheapest of 51 states and DC, 5.0¢ below the US average of 18.3¢ (−27%). Utah’s rate is up 0.3¢ from June 2025 (13.1¢, +2.1%).
A cheaper way to do the same job
- A chest freezer would cost $2.40 a month, saving $2.01 a month and $24.07 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 Utah?
About $52.81 a year at Utah’s average of 13.4¢ per kWh, assuming it uses 395 kWh a year like a typical ENERGY STAR model. That is $4.40 a month or $0.14 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 $4.40 in Utah. 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 $0.14 a day: 1.08 kWh at 13.4¢ per kWh.
Is it cheaper to run an upright freezer or a chest freezer?
Using a chest freezer instead would cost about $2.40 a month instead of $4.40, saving $2.01 in Utah.
Why does an upright freezer cost more or less to run in Utah than elsewhere?
Utah’s residential rate is the 3rd cheapest of 51 states and DC, 5.0¢ below the US average of 18.3¢ (−27%). Utah’s rate is up 0.3¢ from June 2025 (13.1¢, +2.1%). 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.