Cost to Run a Chest Freezer in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's average residential electricity rate is 21.7¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 38th cheapest in the country, 19% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a chest freezer here costs $14.25 per month.
Per hour
2.0¢
at 60–150 W
Per day
$0.47
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$14.25
66 kWh
Per year
$171
788 kWh
By usage level in Pennsylvania
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.23 | $7.12 | $85.54 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.47 | $14.25 | $171 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.94 | $28.50 | $342 |
Pennsylvania vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a chest freezer in Pennsylvania?
At Pennsylvania's current average residential rate of 21.7¢/kWh (July 2026), a chest freezer with typical usage costs about $0.47 per day, $14.25 per month, or $171 per year.
Is running a chest freezer in Pennsylvania more expensive than average?
Yes. Pennsylvania's electricity costs about 19% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $14.25 per month here versus $12.02 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Pennsylvania right now?
Pennsylvania residents pay an average of 21.7¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 38th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.