Cost to run a freezer in Vermont
About $100.03 a year for a typical model, at the Vermont average of 23.93 cents per kWh.
How Vermont compares
The same freezer costs $76.03 a year at the U.S. average rate, so in Vermont you pay $23.99 more. See the Vermont electricity rate for the full picture.
Efficient or high-use: the range in Vermont
| Model type | kWh per year | Per year | Over 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficient | 227 | $54.32 | $543.21 |
| Typical | 418 | $100.03 | $1,000.27 |
| High use | 511 | $122.28 | $1,222.82 |
Between the efficient and the high-use model, the difference in Vermont adds up to about $679.61 over 10 years. Upright, chest and compact freezers.
Models that cost the least to run in Vermont
| Model | Details | kWh per year | Cost per year in Vermont |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti CF24Q0W | Compact, 2.5 | 137 | $32.78 |
| Liebherr UF3651 | Compact, 2.5 | 155 | $37.09 |
| EPIC ECF36W-1 | Compact, 3.4 | 167 | $39.96 |
| Marathon MCF36W-1 | Compact, 3.4 | 167 | $39.96 |
| Kalamera KCF-100E | Compact, 3.4 | 172 | $41.16 |
| Marathon MCF35W-1 | Compact, 3.5 | 172 | $41.16 |
| Danby DCF035A5WDB | Compact, 3.5 | 173 | $41.40 |
| Arctic King AC35ESKCR1RCM | Compact, 3.5 | 174 | $41.64 |
| Arctic King ARC04B2C** | Compact, 3.5 | 174 | $41.64 |
| Master Chef 043-0292-2 | Compact, 3.5 | 174 | $41.64 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a freezer in Vermont?
About $100.03 a year, or $8.34 a month, for a typical ENERGY STAR certified model that uses 418 kWh a year at the Vermont average rate of 23.93 cents per kWh.
Is that more or less than in other states?
It is $23.99 a year more than the same freezer at the U.S. average rate. Vermont ranks 12 of 51 for electricity price, where 1 is the most expensive.
How much can an efficient freezer save in Vermont?
Over 10 years, a model in the most efficient 10% costs about $679.61 less to run in Vermont than a model in the 10% that use the most, at today's rate.
Same freezer, nearby in the ranking
- District of Columbia $103.91 a year
- New Jersey $100.70 a year
- Michigan $90.83 a year
- Maryland $89.08 a year
Other appliances in Vermont
- Refrigerators in Vermont
- Mini fridges in Vermont
- Dishwashers in Vermont
- Clothes washers in Vermont
- Clothes dryers in Vermont
- Dehumidifiers in Vermont
- Room air conditioners in Vermont
- Televisions in Vermont
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.