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How many amps really depends on the size of freezer...but, normally during the START cycle (that lasts about 10-seconds, from the time the compressor kicks on, until it gets going), the surge of START can take 10-12 amps, though most freezers can comfortably start in a 68-degree F room at about 8-amps. Once the compressor is running, it takes 2-3 amps to keep the compressor running. When the compressor kicks off (standard cycle is about 80% off, 20% on for a new freezer), then it draws NO POWER at all, unless it has a heated lid-seal, and then it will draw about 1-amp...possibly on a timer cycle (<100-watts).

Keep in mind...that <600 Kw/h rating for the energy star is based off of a MOSTLY-OFF cycle time...if that compressor has to run a lot (because you placed it on your back deck, or in your HOT garage) then you can expect power consumptions to double, triple, etc.!

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