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Wood's WUF140SL

Upright Freezer · 14.1

Summary

The Wood's WUF140SL is an upright freezer with 14.1 capacity that uses 398 kWh per year, costing approximately $63.68annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $636.80 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 #300 out of 614 freezers by annual running cost, it costs $0.32 less per year than the category average of $64.

$63.68
per year to run
60
efficiency score /100
$636.80
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Freezers

Ranked #300 out of 614 in the freezers category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$63.68 vs avg $64
$0.32/yr cheaper
Energy Use
398 kWh vs avg 400
2 kWh less
Efficiency Score
60 vs avg 62
Below average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use398 kWh/year
Federal Standard442 kWh/year
Better Than Standard10%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$63.68
Monthly Cost (estimated)$5.31
Capacity14.1
BrandWood's
TypeUpright Freezer
Date Certified2024-07-29

Running Cost Breakdown

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

Monthly
$5.31
1 Year
$63.68
5 Years
$318.40
10 Years
$636.80

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 Wood's WUF140SL is cheaper to run than the average freezer in its category. At $63.68/year, you'll save approximately $3.20 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.