Criterion CUF32P1WvsEPIC ECF36W-1
Side-by-side freezer comparison
Criterion CUF32P1W
Capacity
3.2cu ft
Annual Energy
246kWh/yr
Better Than Standard
10%
Type
Compact
EPIC ECF36W-1
Capacity
3.4cu ft
Annual Energy
167kWh/yr
Better Than Standard
13%
Type
Compact
Key differences
EPIC ECF36W-1 is 32% more efficient at 167 kWh/yr versus 246 kWh/yr for the Criterion CUF32P1W. The EPIC ECF36W-1 is larger at 3.4 cu ft versus 3.2 cu ft. Overall, the Criterion CUF32P1W sits higher in the category, ranking above 14% of certified residential freezers.
Capacity
| Spec | Criterion | EPIC |
|---|---|---|
| Total Volume(cu ft) | 3.2 | 3.4 |
| Adjusted Volume(cu ft) | 5.6 | 6 |
Energy
| Spec | Criterion | EPIC |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Energy Use(kWh/yr) | 246 | 167 |
| US Federal Standard(kWh/yr) | 274 | 192 |
| Better Than Standard(%) | 10 | 13 |
| Most Efficient | No | No |
Configuration
| Spec | Criterion | EPIC |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Compact | Compact |
| Product Class | 16 - Compact upright freezers with manual defrost | 18 - Compact chest freezers |
| Defrost Type | Manual | Manual |
| Compact | Yes | Yes |
| Built In | No | No |
| Ice Maker | No | No |