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Cost to run a chest freezer in South Australia (2026–27)

SA reference tariff · 41.9c/kWh

$0.06 per hour at 140 W

Typical use (running continuously (350 kWh/year)) ≈ $147/year on the SA Power Networks rate.

Source: AER Default Market Offer 2026–27 (DMO 8), effective 1 July 2026

Chest freezer cost in SA at 4 h/day, 365 days/year (41.9c/kWh)
Model bandPer hourPer dayPer monthPer year
Efficient (80 W)$0.03$0.13$4.08$49
Typical (140 W)$0.06$0.23$7.13$86
High (200 W)$0.08$0.34$10.19$122

The headline annual figure uses this appliance's measured energy per use (350 kWh per year) rather than a constant draw — the table shows constant-draw costs at your chosen hours.

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SA

Chest freezer: 80–200 W typical range.

Runs continuously; the most efficient cold-storage type.

$0.06 per hour · $86/year at your settings
Per day (4 h)
$0.23
Per month
$7.13
Per year (365 days)
$85.66

Tariff: 41.9c/kWh — AER Default Market Offer 2026–27 (DMO 8) for the SA Power Networks network, effective 1 July 2026. Wattage basis: EcoFlow AU — freezer power consumption. Full chest freezer costs in SA →

The same appliance in other states

Cutting the cost

A full freezer runs more efficiently, so fill the gaps with water bottles if it's half-empty. Keep it somewhere cool rather than a hot garage or laundry, and defrost it before the ice builds up thick, since heavy frost makes it work harder. Check the lid seals firmly all round. If it's an old unit sitting barely used, consolidating and switching it off can quietly save plenty.

Frequently asked questions

What does a chest freezer cost per hour in SA?
$0.06 at the typical 140 W draw on SA's reference rate of 41.9c/kWh (SA Power Networks network). Efficient models run $0.03, high-draw models $0.08.
How is this calculated?
Watts ÷ 1,000 × the tariff = cost per hour, then × hours × days for the period figures. Every figure on this page uses SA's 2026–27 reference rate — change the assumptions in the calculator above.
Is the tariff here what I actually pay?
It's the AER Default Market Offer 2026–27 (DMO 8) usage rate for the SA Power Networks network — the government reference. Your market offer may be a little under it; your zone may differ. See SA rates by zone.

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Sources — figures current as at 17 July 2026.

Runs continuously; the most efficient cold-storage type.