Magic Chef MCR44BE: $48 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 228 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $48 a year and $479 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
228 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$48
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$479
Efficiency rank
870 / 4,667
10 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Compact Refrigerator |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 4.4 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 4.4 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 254 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | May 23, 2023 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one saves about $33 a year.
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| Marvel MR**#15-**G#1A | 227 | $48 |
| Marvel MR**#15-**S#1A | 227 | $48 |
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| Marvel MR**#18-**G#1A | 227 | $48 |
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Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology