Cost to run a freezer in Wisconsin
About $79.63 a year for a typical model, at the Wisconsin average of 19.05 cents per kWh.
How Wisconsin compares
The same freezer costs $76.03 a year at the U.S. average rate, so in Wisconsin you pay $3.59 more. See the Wisconsin electricity rate for the full picture.
Efficient or high-use: the range in Wisconsin
| Model type | kWh per year | Per year | Over 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficient | 227 | $43.24 | $432.44 |
| Typical | 418 | $79.63 | $796.29 |
| High use | 511 | $97.35 | $973.46 |
Between the efficient and the high-use model, the difference in Wisconsin adds up to about $541.02 over 10 years. Upright, chest and compact freezers.
Models that cost the least to run in Wisconsin
| Model | Details | kWh per year | Cost per year in Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti CF24Q0W | Compact, 2.5 | 137 | $26.10 |
| Liebherr UF3651 | Compact, 2.5 | 155 | $29.53 |
| EPIC ECF36W-1 | Compact, 3.4 | 167 | $31.81 |
| Marathon MCF36W-1 | Compact, 3.4 | 167 | $31.81 |
| Kalamera KCF-100E | Compact, 3.4 | 172 | $32.77 |
| Marathon MCF35W-1 | Compact, 3.5 | 172 | $32.77 |
| Danby DCF035A5WDB | Compact, 3.5 | 173 | $32.96 |
| Arctic King AC35ESKCR1RCM | Compact, 3.5 | 174 | $33.15 |
| Arctic King ARC04B2C** | Compact, 3.5 | 174 | $33.15 |
| Master Chef 043-0292-2 | Compact, 3.5 | 174 | $33.15 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a freezer in Wisconsin?
About $79.63 a year, or $6.64 a month, for a typical ENERGY STAR certified model that uses 418 kWh a year at the Wisconsin average rate of 19.05 cents per kWh.
Is that more or less than in other states?
It is $3.59 a year more than the same freezer at the U.S. average rate. Wisconsin ranks 17 of 51 for electricity price, where 1 is the most expensive.
How much can an efficient freezer save in Wisconsin?
Over 10 years, a model in the most efficient 10% costs about $541.02 less to run in Wisconsin than a model in the 10% that use the most, at today's rate.
Same freezer, nearby in the ranking
- Pennsylvania $88.32 a year
- Illinois $80.38 a year
- Ohio $78.63 a year
- Delaware $75.16 a year
Other appliances in Wisconsin
- Refrigerators in Wisconsin
- Mini fridges in Wisconsin
- Dishwashers in Wisconsin
- Clothes washers in Wisconsin
- Clothes dryers in Wisconsin
- Dehumidifiers in Wisconsin
- Room air conditioners in Wisconsin
- Televisions in Wisconsin
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.