Midea MRU21C7B**: $106 a year to run
This model (Freezers) uses 502 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $106 a year and $1,055 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
502 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$106
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$1,055
Efficiency rank
585 / 662
6 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Upright Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 20.0 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 35.2 |
| Refrigerant | R-600a |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 532 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | June 26, 2026 |
Compared with the average model (Freezers), this one costs about $21 more a year.
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Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology