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Upright FreezerTop 10% cheapest to runENERGY STAR certified

Commercial Cool CCUK12W

1.2 cu ft · Upright Freezer refrigerator

Electricity, 12 years
$478
Per year
$40

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Per year (U.S. avg)
$40
Over 12 years
$478
Saves vs the federal maximum
$5/yr
Rank for running cost
#2 of 4

About the Commercial Cool CCUK12W

The Commercial Cool CCUK12W is a 1.2 cu ft upright freezer refrigerator certified by ENERGY STAR. Its official test figure is 219 kWh of electricity a year, which at the U.S. average price of 18.19¢ per kWh comes to $40 a year, or $478 over a typical 12-year life.

That is 10% less energy than the federal maximum for this type of fridge (244 kWh a year), a saving of about $5 a year compared with a model that only just meets the standard.

Among 4 upright freezer models it ranks #2 for running cost, in the cheapest 10%.

Cost to run where you live

Electricity per year
$40
Electricity over 12 years
$478
Add the price you pay
+ $478

219 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

BrandCommercial Cool
ModelCCUK12W
TypeUpright Freezer
Energy use219 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type244 kWh / year
Size1.2 cu ft
Width19.7 in
Height19.3 in
DefrostManual
Built-inNo
CompactYes

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 Commercial Cool CCUK12W cost to run?

About $40 a year at the U.S. average electricity price (18.19¢/kWh), based on its ENERGY STAR rating of 219 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 Commercial Cool CCUK12W cost in electricity over its life?

About $478 over 12 years, a typical life for a refrigerator. Add that to the price you pay to get the true cost to own.

Is the Commercial Cool CCUK12W energy efficient?

Yes. It is ENERGY STAR certified and uses 10% less energy than the federal maximum for its type.

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