Running cost for the SPT UF-114SS
The SPT UF-114SS is certified by ENERGY STAR at 215 kWh a year, one of the cheaper models in its category to run among freezers currently certified.
The $40 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Where this ranks
That's 46.4% below the freezer category average of 401 kWh/yr, and ranks 37 of 658 certified freezers for annual running cost, 1 being cheapest. Every one of the 658 currently-certified freezers feeds that average, putting this model about $35/year under it. See how it's calculated on the how it is calculated page.
The closest alternatives by cost
Sorted by running cost among freezers, one step cheaper is Midea MRU01M3AWW ($40/yr, 215 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is SPT UF-114W ($40/yr, 215 kWh/yr).
Comparing SPT's own models
SPT sells 2 certified freezers; this one runs cheapest of them, about the same, within a dollar a year, under the UF-114W, its priciest.
Lifespan
NAHB's Study of Life Expectancy of Home Components does not publish a figure for freezers, so no lifetime cost is shown here rather than a guessed one. The annual and monthly figures above stand on their own.
Shopping for a new one
The SPT UF-114SS is already efficient for its category at $40/year. If you're shopping and comparing options, this is roughly what a well-chosen new freezer costs to run.
See what else is certified in this category before you decide.
Protecting what you have
A freezer like the SPT UF-114SS is a real household expense whether or not it needs replacing yet; a protection plan is one way to budget for a repair rather than a full replacement.
The data behind this page
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 215 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 37 of 658 for running cost, see the freezer category page for the rest of the field, or the guide to how much your state matters.