Midea MRU03M2A**: $50 a year to run
This model (Freezers) uses 240 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $50 a year and $504 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
240 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$50
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$504
Efficiency rank
76 / 662
12 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Compact |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 3.0 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 5.3 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 272 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | August 21, 2024 |
Compared with the average model (Freezers), this one saves about $34 a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| BANGSON US-BSR-0176 | 231 | $49 |
| BANGSON US-BSR-0176-1 | 231 | $49 |
| BANGSON US-BSR-0176-2 | 231 | $49 |
| BANGSON US-BSR-0176A | 231 | $49 |
| BANGSON US-BSR-0196 | 231 | $49 |
| BANGSON US-BSR-0196-1 | 231 | $49 |
| BANGSON US-BSR-0196-2 | 231 | $49 |
| BANGSON US-BSR-0196A | 231 | $49 |
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Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology