Cool-living CL-7UFR
Compact · 7.0
Summary
The Cool-living CL-7UFR is a compact with 7.0 capacity that uses 224 kWh per year, costing approximately $35.84annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $358.40 in energy costs alone. It uses 11% less energy than the federal minimum standard. It meets ENERGY STAR certification but isn't among the top performers.
Ranked #50 out of 614 freezers by annual running cost, it costs $28.16 less per year than the category average of $64.
How This Compares to Other Freezers
Ranked #50 out of 614 in the freezers category (by lowest annual cost).
Energy Details
Running Cost Breakdown
Estimated electricity costs at different time horizons (based on $0.16/kWh US average rate):
Actual costs vary by location. States like Hawaii ($0.43/kWh) pay significantly more while Idaho ($0.11/kWh) pays less. Use our energy calculator to estimate costs at your local rate.
What This Means for You
The Cool-living CL-7UFR is cheaper to run than the average freezer in its category. At $35.84/year, you'll save approximately $281.60 over 10 years compared to a typical model in this category.
Its efficiency score is moderate — solid but not top-tier. It balances upfront cost with reasonable energy savings.
Energy costs are just one factor in choosing a freezer. Consider the purchase price, features, reliability, and how the total cost of ownership (purchase price + energy costs over its expected lifespan) compares to alternatives.