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KUCHT KR240TF: $93 a year to run
This freezer uses 511 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $93 a year and $1,115 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #352 of 416 upright freezer models for running cost.
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- Plus running cost. Add $1,115 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
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Cost to run where you live
511 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 medium (7 to 15 cu ft) model ranked.
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Specs
| Brand | KUCHT |
| Model | KR240TF |
| Type | Upright Freezer |
| Energy use | 511 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 561 kWh / year |
| Features | Auto defrost |
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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