Criterion CUF36C1W: $53 a year to run
This model (Freezers) uses 252 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $53 a year and $530 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
252 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$53
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$530
Efficiency rank
100 / 662
10 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Compact |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 3.6 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 6.3 |
| Refrigerant | R-600a |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 280 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | January 30, 2026 |
Compared with the average model (Freezers), this one saves about $31 a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Criterion 453-6054 | 246 | $52 |
| Criterion CUF32P1W | 246 | $52 |
| Conserv FR300BG | 244 | $51 |
| Conserv FR300SG | 244 | $51 |
| Conserv FR300WG | 244 | $51 |
| Magic Chef MCUF3BE | 244 | $51 |
| Magic Chef MCUF3STE | 244 | $51 |
| Magic Chef MCUF3WE | 244 | $51 |
- Refrigerators
- Washing machines
- Dishwashers
- Tumble dryers
- Room air conditioners
- Dehumidifiers
- Water heaters
- Electric cooktops and ranges
- Televisions
- Computers
- Air purifiers
Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology