Cost to Run a Chest Freezer in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.'s average residential electricity rate is 25.4¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 42nd cheapest in the country, 35% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a chest freezer here costs $16.68 per month.
Per hour
2.3¢
at 60–150 W
Per day
$0.55
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$16.68
66 kWh
Per year
$200
788 kWh
By usage level in Washington, D.C.
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.27 | $8.34 | $100 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.55 | $16.68 | $200 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $1.10 | $33.36 | $401 |
Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?
At Washington, D.C.'s current average residential rate of 25.4¢/kWh (April 2026), a chest freezer with typical usage costs about $0.55 per day, $16.68 per month, or $200 per year.
Is running a chest freezer in Washington, D.C. more expensive than average?
Yes. Washington, D.C.'s electricity costs about 35% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $16.68 per month here versus $12.34 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Washington, D.C. right now?
Washington, D.C. residents pay an average of 25.4¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 42nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.