An ALDI special at $149 for an Upright Freezer, on August 4th 2011

The specifications of this Freezer are quoted as:

• 81L gross capacity (80L net)
• 4 easy slide transparent drawers
• Reversible door with magnetic seal
• Dimensions: 54.6(D) x 49.4(W) x 84.5cm(H)

The energy rating is just 2 stars with a quoted annual power usage of 240kWhs.

I considered this an an option for myself, as an extra small freezer in the kitchen could be handy.  The price is good, at only $149, but the power consumption concerned me.

I did compare to a chest freezer from www.appliancesonline.com.au where the consumption is 280kWh for a 150L model.

However, Upright Freezers seem to use more power than Chest Freezers, as www.appliancesonline.com.au also have an 81L upright freezer with a 260kWh power consumption, but at a price of $248.

My local ALDI had 2 of these freezers left when I was there at 9am, it is now 11:45, I wonder if I am too late….