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Kitchen · Connecticut

How Much Does It Cost to Run a Chest Freezer in Connecticut?

The short answer

A typical 80W chest freezer uses about 0.77 kWh a day, which costs $0.19 a day in Connecticut — about $5.64 a month or $67.73 a year.

Connecticut’s average residential rate was 24.2¢ per kWh in July 2026 (EIA), 32% above the US average.

Source: U.S. EIA, July 2026 data · Updated

Chest Freezer cost by size and efficiency in Connecticut

Cost at 24.2¢/kWh, the Connecticut average (EIA, Jul 2026)
ModelkWh/monthPer dayPer monthPer year
Efficient (50W) 14.6 $0.12 $3.53 $42.33
Typical (80W) 23.4 $0.19 $5.64 $67.73
Older / large (150W) 43.8 $0.35 $10.58 $127

Connecticut vs other states

At typical use, a chest freezer costs $67.73 a year in Connecticut — $66.83 less than in Hawaii and $32.07 more than in Louisiana.

Connecticut has the 11th-most-expensive residential electricity of the 50 states and DC. Connecticut price per kWh · all states ranked

Electricity price trend in Connecticut

24.2¢/kWh in July 2026 — ▼ −12.5% from a year earlier.

How to lower the cost of running a chest freezer

Chest freezers are among the most efficient appliances per cubic foot because cold air sinks and stays inside when the lid opens. Like a refrigerator, the compressor cycles on and off — we assume about 40% of the time. Placement matters: a freezer in a hot garage runs much longer than one in a cool basement.

  • Keep it in a cool spot away from the water heater, furnace and direct sun.
  • A full freezer holds cold better — fill empty space with jugs of water.
  • Defrost when ice builds up beyond a quarter inch.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How much does a chest freezer cost to run per year in Connecticut?

A typical 80W chest freezer uses about 280 kWh a year, which costs about $67.73 at Connecticut’s average rate of 24.2¢/kWh.

How many kWh does a chest freezer use per month?

At running 24/7, a typical chest freezer uses about 23.4 kWh a month. In Connecticut that costs $5.64.

Is it expensive to run a chest freezer in Connecticut?

Connecticut has the 11th-most-expensive residential electricity of the 50 states and DC at 24.2¢/kWh — pricier than most. Running a chest freezer here costs about $67.73 a year at typical use, compared with $51.33 at the national average rate.

What is the electricity rate in Connecticut right now?

The average residential electricity rate in Connecticut was 24.2¢ per kWh in July 2026, according to the latest EIA data — down 12.5% from a year earlier.

Is a chest freezer cheaper to run than an upright freezer?

Usually yes. Chest freezers lose less cold air when opened and typically use 10–25% less electricity than upright freezers of the same size.

Chest Freezer costs in nearby states

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