Freezers
An ENERGY STAR® certified freezer uses 10% less energy, on average, than a standard model. Saving energy saves money and reduces your carbon footprint.
Benefits of ENERGY STAR certified freezers
- Manual defrost freezers use half the energy of automatic defrost models, but must be defrosted periodically to achieve energy savings.
- A chest freezer is usually more energy efficient, since the door opens from the top and allows less cold air to escape.
- Advanced insulation and compressors mean today's freezers consume much less energy.
The ENERGY STAR Promise
All ENERGY STAR certified products are tested to meet strict efficiency specifications and are certified by an independent third party. They perform the same as or better than standard products without compromising performance in any way.
Start your research using the ENERGY STAR Product Finder tool to find and compare certified freezers (You will be redirected to the U.S. ENERGY STAR website).
Why should you choose ENERGY STAR?
Reduce your at-home energy consumption
Save money
Keep your home comfortable
Reduce your carbon footprint
Tips for choosing an energy efficient freezer
- When choosing between similar models, take a close look at the EnerGuide label to learn how much energy they’ll use each year and over the lifetime of the product. And remember… the lower the number the better!
- Freezers that have earned the ENERGY STAR Most Efficient designation are the best of the best – they’ll save you more energy than standard models.
How to use your freezer efficiently
- Buy the right size freezer. Estimate 130 L (4.5 cu. ft.) of capacity per person in your home. Buying too big means cooling unused space; buying too small means overfilling the space and overworking the cooling system.
- Give your freezer some space. Place the freezer at least 5 to 7 cm (2 to 3 in.) from the wall to provide adequate airflow, letting heat from the motor and compressor to move away from the freezer and allowing the cooling system to work efficiently.
- If you have a manual defrost freezer, read your owner’s manual to find out how often it should be defrosted.
Regulations set the energy efficiency minimum
Freezers are subject to Canada's Energy Efficiency Regulations, which set a minimum performance standard for their energy efficiency. Find details in the Guide to the Regulations.
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