Cost to run a freezer in Minnesota
About $68.72 a year for a typical model, at the Minnesota average of 16.44 cents per kWh.
How Minnesota compares
The same freezer costs $76.03 a year at the U.S. average rate, so in Minnesota you pay $7.31 less. See the Minnesota electricity rate for the full picture.
Efficient or high-use: the range in Minnesota
| Model type | kWh per year | Per year | Over 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficient | 227 | $37.32 | $373.19 |
| Typical | 418 | $68.72 | $687.19 |
| High use | 511 | $84.01 | $840.08 |
Between the efficient and the high-use model, the difference in Minnesota adds up to about $466.90 over 10 years. Upright, chest and compact freezers.
Models that cost the least to run in Minnesota
| Model | Details | kWh per year | Cost per year in Minnesota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti CF24Q0W | Compact, 2.5 | 137 | $22.52 |
| Liebherr UF3651 | Compact, 2.5 | 155 | $25.48 |
| EPIC ECF36W-1 | Compact, 3.4 | 167 | $27.45 |
| Marathon MCF36W-1 | Compact, 3.4 | 167 | $27.45 |
| Kalamera KCF-100E | Compact, 3.4 | 172 | $28.28 |
| Marathon MCF35W-1 | Compact, 3.5 | 172 | $28.28 |
| Danby DCF035A5WDB | Compact, 3.5 | 173 | $28.44 |
| Arctic King AC35ESKCR1RCM | Compact, 3.5 | 174 | $28.61 |
| Arctic King ARC04B2C** | Compact, 3.5 | 174 | $28.61 |
| Master Chef 043-0292-2 | Compact, 3.5 | 174 | $28.61 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a freezer in Minnesota?
About $68.72 a year, or $5.73 a month, for a typical ENERGY STAR certified model that uses 418 kWh a year at the Minnesota average rate of 16.44 cents per kWh.
Is that more or less than in other states?
It is $7.31 a year less than the same freezer at the U.S. average rate. Minnesota ranks 24 of 51 for electricity price, where 1 is the most expensive.
How much can an efficient freezer save in Minnesota?
Over 10 years, a model in the most efficient 10% costs about $466.90 less to run in Minnesota than a model in the 10% that use the most, at today's rate.
Same freezer, nearby in the ranking
- Colorado $70.22 a year
- Alabama $69.01 a year
- Texas $67.01 a year
- South Carolina $66.46 a year
Other appliances in Minnesota
- Refrigerators in Minnesota
- Mini fridges in Minnesota
- Dishwashers in Minnesota
- Clothes washers in Minnesota
- Clothes dryers in Minnesota
- Dehumidifiers in Minnesota
- Room air conditioners in Minnesota
- Televisions in Minnesota
How we get these numbers: yearly electricity use comes from the ENERGY STAR certified product lists, measured with the federal test procedure. The rate is the average residential price the U.S. Energy Information Administration reports for each state, January to August 2026. Your own bill depends on your utility, your plan and how you use the appliance. See sources.