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Cool-living CL-5UFR
5 cu ft · Compact freezer
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About the Cool-living CL-5UFR
The Cool-living CL-5UFR is a 5 cu ft compact freezer certified by ENERGY STAR. Its official test figure is 195 kWh of electricity a year, which at the U.S. average price of 18.19¢ per kWh comes to $35 a year, or $426 over a typical 12-year life.
That is 11% less energy than the federal maximum for this type of freezer (218 kWh a year), a saving of about $4 a year compared with a model that only just meets the standard.
Among 113 compact models it ranks #8 for running cost, in the cheapest 10%. The cheapest model of this type would save $127 in electricity over 12 years, though it may differ in size and features.
Cost to run where you live
195 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR test figure) × 18.19¢ per kWh, the average residential price in the U.S. for Jan–Aug 2026 (EIA). Your bill depends on your utility and how you use it.
One of the cheapest to run
No ENERGY STAR model of the same type and size uses less electricity.
Specs
| Brand | Cool-living |
| Model | CL-5UFR |
| Type | Compact |
| Energy use | 195 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 218 kWh / year |
| Size | 5 cu ft |
| Defrost | Manual |
| Built-in | No |
Specs and energy use from the ENERGY STAR certified products list (U.S. EPA). An asterisk in a model number stands for colour or finish codes. HouseholdLeak is not affiliated with ENERGY STAR or the EPA.
Questions people ask
How much does the Cool-living CL-5UFR cost to run?
About $35 a year at the U.S. average electricity price (18.19¢/kWh), based on its ENERGY STAR rating of 195 kWh a year. In a state with expensive power it can be much more; pick your state on this page to see your number.
How much will the Cool-living CL-5UFR cost in electricity over its life?
About $426 over 12 years, a typical life for a freezer. Add that to the price you pay to get the true cost to own.
Is the Cool-living CL-5UFR energy efficient?
Yes. It is ENERGY STAR certified and uses 11% less energy than the federal maximum for its type.
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