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upstreman UF14-#

Upright Freezer · 14.0

Summary

The upstreman UF14-# is an upright freezer with 14.0 capacity that uses 392 kWh per year, costing approximately $62.72annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $627.20 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 #229 out of 614 freezers by annual running cost, it costs $1.28 less per year than the category average of $64.

$62.72
per year to run
61
efficiency score /100
$627.20
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Freezers

Ranked #229 out of 614 in the freezers category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$62.72 vs avg $64
$1.28/yr cheaper
Energy Use
392 kWh vs avg 400
8 kWh less
Efficiency Score
61 vs avg 62
Below average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use392 kWh/year
Federal Standard440 kWh/year
Better Than Standard11%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$62.72
Monthly Cost (estimated)$5.23
Capacity14.0
Brandupstreman
TypeUpright Freezer
Date Certified2025-12-08

Running Cost Breakdown

Estimated electricity costs at different time horizons (based on $0.16/kWh US average rate):

Monthly
$5.23
1 Year
$62.72
5 Years
$313.60
10 Years
$627.20

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 upstreman UF14-# is cheaper to run than the average freezer in its category. At $62.72/year, you'll save approximately $12.80 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.

Energy cost estimated at $0.16/kWh (US national average). Your actual cost depends on your local electricity rate and usage patterns. Data from ENERGY STAR certified product database.