Freezers / Louisiana
Cost to run a freezer in Louisiana
A typical ENERGY STAR freezer costs about $51.52 a year to run in Louisiana, or $4.29 a month, at the state’s average residential price of 12.72 cents per kWh (July 2026).
- Typical yearly cost
- $51.52
- Over ten years
- $515 today’s price
- Price in Louisiana
- 12.72 ¢/kWh
“Typical” means the median annual energy use of 655 current ENERGY STAR certified freezers (405 kWh a year), multiplied by the price. It is a standardized figure, not a measurement of your home.
By type of freezer
| Type | Models | Median kWh/yr | Cost per year | Per month | Range per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upright Freezer | 484 | 438 | $55.71 | $4.64 | $31.42 to $82.55 |
| Compact | 162 | 244 | $31.04 | $2.59 | $17.43 to $51.90 |
| Chest Freezer | 9 | 218 | $27.73 | $2.31 | $25.57 to $44.01 |
Costs use each type’s median listing; the range runs from its lowest to its highest listed energy use. Source: ENERGY STAR certified freezers dataset (EPA) and EIA residential prices.
How Louisiana compares
Louisiana’s average residential price is 21% below the median US state, ranking 51 of 51 from highest to lowest. The same typical freezer would cost $51.52 a year in Louisiana, the cheapest state, and $194.40 in Hawaii, the most expensive. Over the last 12 months Louisiana’s price fell 3.0%.
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Lowest running cost by type
The published model with the lowest listed annual energy use in each type, with its cost at Louisiana’s price:
- Whirlpool WZC3209LW (chest freezer): 201 kWh a year, about $25.57 in Louisiana
- Liebherr UF3651 (compact): 155 kWh a year, about $19.72 in Louisiana
- Hisense FU102N3SSEL (upright freezer): 344 kWh a year, about $43.76 in Louisiana
These are the lowest among the models published on this site, not among every certified model. Browse all freezers by energy use.
Questions
How much does it cost to run a freezer in Louisiana?
A typical ENERGY STAR freezer (the median of 655 current listings, 405 kWh a year) costs about $51.52 a year, or $4.29 a month, at Louisiana's average residential price of 12.72 cents per kWh. By type it ranges from $27.73 (chest freezer) to $55.71 (upright freezer).
Is electricity expensive in Louisiana?
Louisiana's average residential price is 12.72 cents per kWh (July 2026, EIA), 21% below the median state and 51 of 51 when states are ranked from highest to lowest price. The same typical freezer would cost $51.52 a year in Louisiana, the cheapest state, and $194.40 in Hawaii.
Will my freezer cost the same?
Probably not exactly. The annual figure is a standardized ENERGY STAR value, and your own price per kWh may differ from the statewide average. Enter your rate in the calculator on any freezer page for a closer number.