Freezer Electricity Cost
Estimate what your freezer costs to run each day and each year.
Freezer running cost calculator
Example: 25 W. Average draw over 24 hours. Use the annual kWh on the energy label for a better estimate.
e.g. 0.25 = 15 min
0 to 7
Example rate — enter your own tariff.
Estimated cost to run your freezer
£0.15per day used
Uses 0.6 kWh on each day it's used (25 W × 24 h).
How it works: cost = power (kW) × hours used × price per kWh. Standing charges aren't included because you pay them whether or not the appliance is on.
Estimates only. Real consumption depends on the model, settings and how the appliance is used.
How freezer electricity use is measured
A freezer runs continuously with the compressor cycling on and off. The energy label's annual kWh is the best starting point; real use depends on where it's kept and how full it is.
How to calculate your freezer running cost
Cost = power (kW) × hours used × price per kWh
Example only: at 25 W for 24 hours, a freezer would use about 0.6 kWh, costing around £0.15 at 25p per kWh. Used 7 days a week, that's roughly 219 kWh and £54.75 a year. Your own figures may be quite different.
Why actual usage varies
- Model and size.
- Ice build-up — frost makes the freezer work harder.
- Location — garages can be cold in winter and warm in summer.
- How full it is.
Ways to reduce the cost
- Defrost when ice builds up.
- Keep it reasonably full.
- Check the door seals.
To include all your household use, try the electricity cost calculator, or price any other device with the appliance electricity cost calculator.