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Kalamera KCF-100E: $31 a year to run

This freezer uses 172 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $31 a year and $375 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #3 of 113 compact models for running cost.

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  2. Plus running cost. Add $375 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
  3. Compare. Pick your state to see your real number, then check the cheaper-to-run models of the same size.
Per year (U.S. avg)
$31
Over 12 years
$375
Saves vs the federal minimum
$4/yr
Size
3.4 cu ft

Where to buy

Compare the price, then add the running cost below to get the true cost.

Cost to run where you live

Electricity per year
$31
Electricity over 12 years
$375
Add the price you pay
+ $375

172 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.

Cheaper to run, same type and size

Or see every compact (under 7 cu ft) model ranked.

Avanti CF24Q0W2.5 cu ft$25/yrsaves $76
Liebherr UF36512.5 cu ft$28/yrsaves $37

Specs

BrandKalamera
ModelKCF-100E
TypeCompact
Energy use172 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type192 kWh / year

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.

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