Whirlpool WZC3209LW
Chest Freezer · 9.0
Summary
The Whirlpool WZC3209LW is a chest freezer with 9.0 capacity that uses 201 kWh per year, costing approximately $32.16annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $321.60 in energy costs alone. It uses 10% less energy than the federal minimum standard. It meets ENERGY STAR certification but isn't among the top performers.
Ranked #25 out of 614 freezers by annual running cost, it costs $31.84 less per year than the category average of $64.
How This Compares to Other Freezers
Ranked #25 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 Whirlpool WZC3209LW is cheaper to run than the average freezer in its category. At $32.16/year, you'll save approximately $318.40 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.