Refrigerators / Freezers – Energy Consumption Comparison-Upright Freezer – Automatic Defrost (UF-A) Whirlpool

What do the energy consumption numbers on this table mean?

Energy consumption for these appliances is measured in kilowatt-hours (kWhs).  The more energy an appliance consumes, the more it will cost to operate. One kilowatt-hour (kWh) is the amount of electrical energy supplied by one kilowatt over a one-hour period. It is the basic unit of measurement for electrical energy. Electricity bills are based in part on the number of kilowatt-hours a customer uses during a billing period.

To obtain an estimated operating cost for a particular model, click on the “Cost per kWh” cell next to the model and choose an electricity cost figure which reflects the amount you pay for electricity.  The average price people in the U.S. pay for electricity is about 12 cents per kilowatt-hour (2012 data) . (Context: A typical U.S. household uses about 908 kWh a month of electricity.)

Important Note about Operating Costs: Your actual operating cost will vary depending on your utility rates and your use of the product.

Refrigerators / Freezers – Energy Consumption – August 2011 Data
Refrigerators / Freezers Type Refrigerators / Freezers Brand Name Refrigerators / Freezers Model Number Total Cubic Feet Annual Energy Consumption in Kilowatt Hours (KWH) Through the Door Ice Access?
Upright Freezer – Automatic Defrost (UF-A) Whirlpool EV160NZT*0** 15.80 582 No
Upright Freezer – Automatic Defrost (UF-A) Whirlpool EV161NZTQ* 15.80 582 No
Upright Freezer – Automatic Defrost (UF-A) Whirlpool EV18*NZT* 17.70 635 No
Upright Freezer – Automatic Defrost (UF-A) Whirlpool EV188NYW* 17.70 635 No
Upright Freezer – Automatic Defrost (UF-A) Whirlpool EV20*NZT* 20.10 671 No
Upright Freezer – Automatic Defrost (UF-A) Whirlpool EV200NZT*0* 20.10 671 No
Upright Freezer – Automatic Defrost (UF-A) Whirlpool EV205NXT*0* 20.10 671 No
Upright Freezer – Automatic Defrost (UF-A) Whirlpool EV209NBT* 19.60 671 No
Upright Freezer – Automatic Defrost (UF-A) Whirlpool EV250NXTQ* 24.70 855 No
Upright Freezer – Automatic Defrost (UF-A) Whirlpool EVL182NXTN* 17.70 635 No
Upright Freezer – Automatic Defrost (UF-A) Whirlpool EVL202NXTN* 20.10 671 No