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TCL TRU06M3AW: $51 a year to run
This freezer uses 278 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $51 a year and $607 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #60 of 113 compact models for running cost.
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- Plus running cost. Add $607 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
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Cost to run where you live
278 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.
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Specs
| Brand | TCL |
| Model | TRU06M3AW |
| Type | Compact |
| Energy use | 278 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 312 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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