Cost to run a chest freezer in Northern Territory (2026–27)
NT reference tariff · 31.7c/kWh
Typical use (running continuously (350 kWh/year)) ≈ $111/year on the Power and Water rate.
Source: NT Electricity Pricing Order 2026–27 (Jacana Energy standard residential), effective 1 July 2026
| Model band | Per hour | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficient (80 W) | $0.03 | $0.10 | $3.08 | $37 |
| Typical (140 W) | $0.04 | $0.18 | $5.39 | $65 |
| High (200 W) | $0.06 | $0.25 | $7.70 | $93 |
The headline annual figure uses this appliance's measured energy per use (350 kWh per year) rather than a constant draw — the table shows constant-draw costs at your chosen hours.
Appliance running-cost calculator
NTChest freezer: 80–200 W typical range.
Runs continuously; the most efficient cold-storage type.
- Per day (4 h)
- $0.18
- Per month
- $5.39
- Per year (365 days)
- $64.75
Tariff: 31.7c/kWh — NT Electricity Pricing Order 2026–27 (Jacana Energy standard residential) for the Power and Water network, effective 1 July 2026. Wattage basis: EcoFlow AU — freezer power consumption. Full chest freezer costs in NT →
The same appliance in other states
Cutting the cost
A full freezer runs more efficiently, so fill the gaps with water bottles if it's half-empty. Keep it somewhere cool rather than a hot garage or laundry, and defrost it before the ice builds up thick, since heavy frost makes it work harder. Check the lid seals firmly all round. If it's an old unit sitting barely used, consolidating and switching it off can quietly save plenty.
Frequently asked questions
- What does a chest freezer cost per hour in NT?
- $0.04 at the typical 140 W draw on NT's reference rate of 31.7c/kWh (Power and Water network). Efficient models run $0.03, high-draw models $0.06.
- How is this calculated?
- Watts ÷ 1,000 × the tariff = cost per hour, then × hours × days for the period figures. Every figure on this page uses NT's 2026–27 reference rate — change the assumptions in the calculator above.
- Is the tariff here what I actually pay?
- It's the NT Electricity Pricing Order 2026–27 (Jacana Energy standard residential) usage rate for the Power and Water network — the government reference. Your market offer may be a little under it; your zone may differ. See NT rates by zone.
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Runs continuously; the most efficient cold-storage type.