Cost to Run a 150-watt freezer for 2 hours in New York
Running a 150-watt freezer for 2 hours uses 0.3 kWh and costs $0.075 at $0.25/kWh in New York. Do that every day and it adds up to $2.25 a month.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.0380.15 kWh
- Per day
- $0.0750.3 kWh
- Per week
- $0.5252.1 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $2.259 kWh
- Per year
- $27.38110 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does a 150-watt freezer cost per hour?
At $0.25/kWh, it costs $0.038 per hour. The maths: 150 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.15 kWh per hour, × $0.25 = $0.038.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 2 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $2.25 per month and uses 9 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
0.3 kWh per day, 9 kWh per month and 110 kWh per year at 2 hours a day. A kWh is one kilowatt (1,000 W) used for one hour. It is the unit on your electricity bill.
How can I lower the cost?
Defrost manual-defrost models when ice builds up and keep the freezer full. Check your bill for the exact rate and enter it above.
Does my electricity rate change the answer?
Yes, a lot. At 10¢ per kWh the monthly cost is $0.90 and at 30¢ it is $2.70. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.
Cost by hours of use in New York
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 0.15 kWh | $0.038 | $1.13 | $13.69 |
| 2 hours | 0.3 kWh | $0.075 | $2.25 | $27.38 |
| 3 hours | 0.45 kWh | $0.113 | $3.38 | $41.06 |
| 4 hours | 0.6 kWh | $0.15 | $4.50 | $54.75 |
| 5 hours | 0.75 kWh | $0.188 | $5.63 | $68.44 |
| 6 hours | 0.9 kWh | $0.225 | $6.75 | $82.13 |
| 7 hours | 1.05 kWh | $0.263 | $7.88 | $95.81 |
| 8 hours | 1.2 kWh | $0.30 | $9.00 | $109.50 |
| 9 hours | 1.35 kWh | $0.338 | $10.13 | $123.19 |
| 10 hours | 1.5 kWh | $0.375 | $11.25 | $136.88 |
| 11 hours | 1.65 kWh | $0.413 | $12.38 | $150.56 |
| 12 hours | 1.8 kWh | $0.45 | $13.50 | $164.25 |
| 13 hours | 1.95 kWh | $0.488 | $14.63 | $177.94 |
| 14 hours | 2.1 kWh | $0.525 | $15.75 | $191.63 |
| 15 hours | 2.25 kWh | $0.563 | $16.88 | $205.31 |
| 16 hours | 2.4 kWh | $0.60 | $18.00 | $219.00 |
| 17 hours | 2.55 kWh | $0.638 | $19.13 | $232.69 |
| 18 hours | 2.7 kWh | $0.675 | $20.25 | $246.38 |
| 19 hours | 2.85 kWh | $0.713 | $21.38 | $260.06 |
| 20 hours | 3 kWh | $0.75 | $22.50 | $273.75 |
| 21 hours | 3.15 kWh | $0.788 | $23.63 | $287.44 |
| 22 hours | 3.3 kWh | $0.825 | $24.75 | $301.13 |
| 23 hours | 3.45 kWh | $0.863 | $25.88 | $314.81 |
| 24 hours | 3.6 kWh | $0.90 | $27.00 | $328.50 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 150 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.15 kWh
- Cost per hour: 0.15 kWh × $0.25 = $0.038
- Cost per day: × 2 hours = $0.075
- Month and year: × 30 days = $2.25, × 365 days = $27.38
New York electricity prices
New York pays about $0.25 per kWh, which is 43% higher than the US average of $0.175. The same freezer would cost $1.58 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 150-watt freezer, 2 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $1.58 |
| California | $0.32 | $2.88 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $1.40 |
| New York | $0.25 | $2.25 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $1.40 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $1.53 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $1.62 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $1.53 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $1.04 |
About freezer running costs
Chest and upright freezers cycle like refrigerators. Chest freezers lose less cold when opened.
Typical sizes: 80 W, 100 W, 150 W, 200 W.
How to spend less: Defrost manual-defrost models when ice builds up and keep the freezer full.
What this estimate assumes
- The appliance draws its full stated wattage the whole time it is on. Real units with a thermostat cycle off and cost less.
- Wattage is the typical label value, not a measured value. Check the label on your own appliance.
- The rate is an approximate residential average in New York. Your bill may include fixed fees, tiers or time-of-use pricing. Edit the rate above.
- A month is 30 days and a year is 365 days.