Cost to Run a Upright 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 upright freezer here costs $22.24 per month.
Per hour
3.0¢
at 80–180 W
Per day
$0.73
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$22.24
88 kWh
Per year
$267
1,051 kWh
By usage level in Washington, D.C.
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.37 | $11.12 | $134 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.73 | $22.24 | $267 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $1.46 | $44.48 | $534 |
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 upright freezer in Washington, D.C.?
At Washington, D.C.'s current average residential rate of 25.4¢/kWh (April 2026), a upright freezer with typical usage costs about $0.73 per day, $22.24 per month, or $267 per year.
Is running a upright 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 $22.24 per month here versus $16.46 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.