According to data from Electrical Safety First, a standard freezer typically draws 0.75 Amps of current.
The exact amount of current (measured in Amps) that a freezer or other refrigerator appliance draws can vary depending on its size, type, and efficiency. The provided reference details the typical ratings for different categories of appliances:
Typical Current and Power Ratings
Here is a breakdown from the provided source showing the approximate Amps and Watts for various cooling appliances:
| Domestic Portable Appliance | Amps Used | Watts Used |
|---|---|---|
| Freezer | 0.75 | 100 |
| Mini Fridge | 0.5 | 100 |
| Fridge Freezer (Standard) | 1.5 | 150 |
| American Style Fridge Freezer | 2.5 | 250 |
As you can see, while a dedicated freezer draws 0.75 Amps, a standard fridge freezer draws twice that amount (1.5 Amps), and larger American-style units draw significantly more (2.5 Amps). Mini-fridges draw less current (0.5 Amps) but use a similar amount of power in Watts compared to a standard freezer in this particular rating.
Understanding the current draw of your appliance is useful for electrical safety and calculating potential energy usage, although the current draw can fluctuate slightly during startup compared to when the compressor is running steadily.
Source: Ratings of commonly used household appliances | Electrical Safety First
