Appliance Energy Cost Index Model-level energy use and running cost, from ENERGY STAR certified product data

CUF36C1W Freezers · Criterion

CUF36C1W (Criterion, ENERGY STAR Certified) uses 252 kWh per year, an estimated $42.84/yr to run, ranking 8th cheapest of 80 sampled freezers, 42% below the $73.95/yr median of the 80 sampled models.

Certification: ENERGY STAR Certified

Est. annual energy cost
$42.84/yr
Cheaper than all but 9% of sampled models in this category
Annual energy use: 252 kWh
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Where this model sits (computed from source data)

Figures above are computed at build time from the sampled source records - no external estimates are used.
Cost rank in category8th of 80
Cost percentilebottom 9%
Vs category median42% below ($73.95/yr)
Rank within same status8th of 80 (Median $73.95/yr)
Category low to high$33.32/yr ~ $107.44/yr

Certified specifications (as reported)

Specifications exactly as reported in the certified dataset.
SpecValue
typeCompact
product class16 - Compact upright freezers with manual defrost
defrost typeManual
compactYes
built inNo
thru the door dispenserNo
ice makerNo
capacity total volume ft33.6
adjusted volume ft36.3
annual energy use kwh yr252
us federal standard kwh yr280
percent less energy use than us federal standard10
refrigerant typeR-600a
refrigerant with gwpR-600a (GWP:3 | Lower GWP)
connected functionalityNo
date available on market2026-01-30

Similar models in this category

Closest capacity first (at most two rows per identical cost).
ModelCertificationEst. energy cost
453-6054 ENERGY STAR Certified$41.82/yr
CUF32P1W ENERGY STAR Certified$41.82/yr
MDUF3WHR6 ENERGY STAR Certified$41.48/yr
FFCS0562AW ENERGY STAR Certified$33.32/yr
FU06N3ASE ENERGY STAR Certified$69.36/yr

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run the Criterion CUF36C1W per year?

The Criterion CUF36C1W is certified at 252 kWh per year, which works out to about $42.84/yr at the flat rate assumed on this site. Certified figures come from standardized test procedures, so your actual bill varies with usage and your local electricity rate.

Is the Criterion CUF36C1W efficient compared with other freezers?

Among the 80 freezers compared on this site, the Criterion CUF36C1W ranks 8th cheapest to run and sits in the bottom 9% of the cost range. That is 42% below the category median of $73.95/yr. The cheapest sampled model runs at $33.32/yr and the most expensive at $107.44/yr.

What ENERGY STAR status does the Criterion CUF36C1W hold?

The Criterion CUF36C1W is listed as ENERGY STAR Certified. Among the 80 sampled freezers with that status the median running cost is $73.95/yr, and the Criterion CUF36C1W ranks 8th cheapest within that group. Certification status reflects efficiency relative to product class, not absolute energy use.

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