Running a freezer
in Massachusetts
$118.74 a year A typical ENERGY STAR certified freezer uses 412 kWh a year. At Massachusetts's average residential price of 28.82¢ per kWh, that is $118.74 a year, or $9.89 a month.
Model choice matters more than most people expect: the most efficient certified freezer costs $39.48 a year to run, the least efficient $187.04.
The most efficient freezers to run in Massachusetts
Every ENERGY STAR certified model, ranked by certified annual energy use and priced at Massachusetts's rate.
| # | Model | kWh/yr | Cost/yr | vs typical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avanti CF24Q0W · Compact | 137 | $39.48 | saves $79.25 |
| 2 | Liebherr UF3651 · Compact | 155 | $44.67 | saves $74.07 |
| 3 | EPIC ECF36W-1 · Compact | 167 | $48.13 | saves $70.61 |
| 4 | Marathon MCF36W-1 · Compact | 167 | $48.13 | saves $70.61 |
| 5 | Kalamera KCF-100E · Compact | 172 | $49.57 | saves $69.17 |
| 6 | Marathon MCF35W-1 · Compact | 172 | $49.57 | saves $69.17 |
| 7 | Danby DCF035A5WDB · Compact | 173 | $49.86 | saves $68.88 |
| 8 | Arctic King AC35ESKCR1RCM · Compact | 174 | $50.15 | saves $68.59 |
| 9 | Arctic King ARC04B2C** · Compact | 174 | $50.15 | saves $68.59 |
| 10 | Master Chef 043-0292-2 · Compact | 174 | $50.15 | saves $68.59 |
| 11 | Midea MRC04M3C** · Compact | 174 | $50.15 | saves $68.59 |
| 12 | OMNImax 3730-922 · Compact | 174 | $50.15 | saves $68.59 |
| 13 | EPIC ECF50W-1 · Compact | 184 | $53.03 | saves $65.71 |
| 14 | Marathon MCF50W-1 · Compact | 184 | $53.03 | saves $65.71 |
| 15 | Cool-living CL-5UFR · Compact | 195 | $56.20 | saves $62.54 |
| 16 | Danby DCF050A5WDB · Compact | 195 | $56.20 | saves $62.54 |
| 17 | Marathon MCF51W-1 · Compact | 195 | $56.20 | saves $62.54 |
| 18 | Arctic King AC05ESWCR1RCM · Compact | 196 | $56.49 | saves $62.25 |
| 19 | Arctic King ARC05B2C** · Compact | 196 | $56.49 | saves $62.25 |
| 20 | Frigidaire FFCS0562AW · Compact | 196 | $56.49 | saves $62.25 |
Running cost only. Purchase price, capacity and features are not considered here — a cheap-to-run model is not automatically the right buy.
What ENERGY STAR saves you
| Certified models in this category | 652 |
|---|---|
| Lowest certified energy use | 137 kWh/yr — $39.48/yr |
| Median certified energy use | 412 kWh/yr — $118.74/yr |
| Highest certified energy use | 649 kWh/yr — $187.04/yr |
| Difference, best to worst | $147.56 a year |
| …over a 10-year life | $1475.58 |
The same freezer in every state
| State | Price per kWh | Cost per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 52.00¢ | $214.24 | $17.85 |
| California | 33.25¢ | $136.99 | $11.42 |
| New York | 29.93¢ | $123.31 | $10.28 |
| Rhode Island | 29.46¢ | $121.38 | $10.11 |
| Massachusetts | 28.82¢ | $118.74 | $9.89 |
| Maine | 28.63¢ | $117.96 | $9.83 |
| Alaska | 28.23¢ | $116.31 | $9.69 |
| Connecticut | 27.37¢ | $112.76 | $9.40 |
| New Hampshire | 27.33¢ | $112.60 | $9.38 |
| District of Columbia | 25.40¢ | $104.65 | $8.72 |
| Vermont | 24.89¢ | $102.55 | $8.55 |
| Illinois | 23.85¢ | $98.26 | $8.19 |
| New Jersey | 23.27¢ | $95.87 | $7.99 |
| Michigan | 22.01¢ | $90.68 | $7.56 |
| Maryland | 21.77¢ | $89.69 | $7.47 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.55¢ | $88.79 | $7.40 |
| Wisconsin | 19.74¢ | $81.33 | $6.78 |
| Ohio | 19.52¢ | $80.42 | $6.70 |
| Delaware | 19.38¢ | $79.85 | $6.65 |
| Indiana | 18.15¢ | $74.78 | $6.23 |
| Virginia | 17.61¢ | $72.55 | $6.05 |
| Minnesota | 16.95¢ | $69.83 | $5.82 |
| West Virginia | 16.80¢ | $69.22 | $5.77 |
| Alabama | 16.77¢ | $69.09 | $5.76 |
| Texas | 16.44¢ | $67.73 | $5.64 |
| Oregon | 16.27¢ | $67.03 | $5.59 |
| South Carolina | 16.18¢ | $66.66 | $5.56 |
| Colorado | 16.16¢ | $66.58 | $5.55 |
| Mississippi | 16.16¢ | $66.58 | $5.55 |
| Georgia | 15.84¢ | $65.26 | $5.44 |
| South Dakota | 15.73¢ | $64.81 | $5.40 |
| Arizona | 15.23¢ | $62.75 | $5.23 |
| Florida | 15.17¢ | $62.50 | $5.21 |
| Kansas | 15.13¢ | $62.34 | $5.19 |
| North Carolina | 15.09¢ | $62.17 | $5.18 |
| Kentucky | 14.98¢ | $61.72 | $5.14 |
| Washington | 14.95¢ | $61.59 | $5.13 |
| Wyoming | 14.80¢ | $60.98 | $5.08 |
| Montana | 14.67¢ | $60.44 | $5.04 |
| Tennessee | 14.47¢ | $59.62 | $4.97 |
| Arkansas | 14.36¢ | $59.16 | $4.93 |
| Louisiana | 14.15¢ | $58.30 | $4.86 |
| Iowa | 14.14¢ | $58.26 | $4.85 |
| New Mexico | 14.12¢ | $58.17 | $4.85 |
| Missouri | 13.68¢ | $56.36 | $4.70 |
| North Dakota | 13.61¢ | $56.07 | $4.67 |
| Nevada | 13.60¢ | $56.03 | $4.67 |
| Nebraska | 13.59¢ | $55.99 | $4.67 |
| Oklahoma | 13.38¢ | $55.13 | $4.59 |
| Utah | 12.96¢ | $53.40 | $4.45 |
| Idaho | 12.35¢ | $50.88 | $4.24 |
A typical ENERGY STAR certified freezer using 412 kWh a year, at each state's average residential electricity price.
Questions
How much does it cost to run a freezer in Massachusetts?
About $118.74 a year — $9.89 a month — for a typical ENERGY STAR certified freezer using 412 kWh annually, at Massachusetts's average residential rate of 28.82¢ per kWh.
How much electricity does a freezer use?
Certified models range from 137 to 649 kWh a year, with a median of 412 kWh. That spread means the model you choose changes the running cost by $147.56 a year in Massachusetts.
Is that more or less than the rest of the country?
Massachusetts has the 5th highest residential electricity price of the 51 states and DC, at 28.82¢ against a national average of 19.41¢. The same freezer costs $79.97 a year at the national average — $38.77 less than you pay.
Will my bill actually go up by this much?
Only roughly. This is the certified test figure at your state's average price. Your own tariff, how heavily you use the appliance, and its age all move the real number. Older non-certified appliances often use considerably more.
Energy use: US EPA ENERGY STAR certified product data. Electricity price: US EIA Electric Power Monthly, 2026-07-28. Estimates for comparison only. Your actual bill depends on your tariff, how often you run the appliance, and local conditions.