ENERGY STAR® qualified freezers are at least 10 percent more energy efficient than new, non-ENERGY STAR qualified models; many models can save much more than 10 percent.

Newer freezers, even non-ENERGY STAR models, have improved insulation and compressors compared to older freezers.

Tips To Consider:

• Generally, the larger the freezer, the more energy it consumes.
• The older the freezer, the more energy it consumes and the greater the cost to run.
• Chest freezers are usually more energy efficient than upright freezers (has front-mounted door like a refrigerator), since the door opens from the top and allows less cold air to escape.
• Manual defrost freezers use much less energy (about half) than automatic defrost models. However, they must be defrosted periodically to achieve this energy savings. Don’t allow frost to build up more than one-quarter of an inch.
• Keep freezers indoors, preferably in a climate-controlled area. Extreme temperatures work the compressor harder, which consumes more energy and can reduce the life of the freezer.
• Leave a few inches between the wall and the freezer to allow air circulation behind the unit.

Current Offers

Purchase an ENERGY STAR qualified freezer greater than 7.75 cubic feet in size and receive a $20 cash incentive from Idaho Power. Purchase must have been made on or after July 1, 2010.