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Cost to run a chest freezer in Victoria (2026–27)

VIC reference tariff · 27.5c/kWh

$0.04 per hour at 140 W

Typical use (running continuously (350 kWh/year)) ≈ $96/year on the Jemena rate.

Source: ESC Victorian Default Offer 2026–27, effective 1 July 2026

Chest freezer cost in VIC at 4 h/day, 365 days/year (27.5c/kWh)
Model bandPer hourPer dayPer monthPer year
Efficient (80 W)$0.02$0.09$2.67$32
Typical (140 W)$0.04$0.15$4.68$56
High (200 W)$0.05$0.22$6.68$80

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.

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VIC

Chest freezer: 80–200 W typical range.

Runs continuously; the most efficient cold-storage type.

$0.04 per hour · $56/year at your settings
Per day (4 h)
$0.15
Per month
$4.68
Per year (365 days)
$56.15

Tariff: 27.5c/kWh — ESC Victorian Default Offer 2026–27 for the Jemena network, effective 1 July 2026. Wattage basis: EcoFlow AU — freezer power consumption. Full chest freezer costs in VIC →

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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 VIC?
$0.04 at the typical 140 W draw on VIC's reference rate of 27.5c/kWh (Jemena network). Efficient models run $0.02, high-draw models $0.05.
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 VIC's 2026–27 reference rate — change the assumptions in the calculator above.
Is the tariff here what I actually pay?
It's the ESC Victorian Default Offer 2026–27 usage rate for the Jemena network — the government reference. Your market offer may be a little under it; your zone may differ. See VIC rates by zone.

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Sources — figures current as at 17 July 2026.

Runs continuously; the most efficient cold-storage type.