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KUCHT KR300TF: $104 a year to run

This freezer uses 570 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $104 a year and $1,244 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #393 of 416 upright freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $1,244 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)
$104
Over 12 years
$1,244
Saves vs the federal minimum
$10/yr
Size
16.2 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
$104
Electricity over 12 years
$1,244
Add the price you pay
+ $1,244

570 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 large (15 cu ft and up) model ranked.

Beko BUFR2715MG14.3 cu ft$55/yrsaves $578
Blomberg BRUF2814WH14.3 cu ft$55/yrsaves $578
Insignia NS-UZ14 series13.8 cu ft$71/yrsaves $391
FARBERWARE FW-UFR391US-IN-I6A14 cu ft$71/yrsaves $389

Specs

BrandKUCHT
ModelKR300TF
TypeUpright Freezer
Energy use570 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type626 kWh / year
FeaturesAuto 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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