Magic Chef MCTM18B: $76 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 360 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $76 a year and $757 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
360 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$76
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$757
Efficiency rank
2,506 / 4,667
10 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Top Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 17.6 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 20.8 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 402 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | Yes |
| Available since | May 17, 2024 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one saves about $5 a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Crosley XRE18GGA**** | 359 | $75 |
| GE GTE18DCN**** | 359 | $75 |
| GE GTE18DTN**** | 359 | $75 |
| GE GTE18GMN**** | 359 | $75 |
| GE GTE18GSN**** | 359 | $75 |
| GE GTE18GTN**** | 359 | $75 |
| Avanti FF18H** | 358 | $75 |
| Avanti FF18H0W | 358 | $75 |
- Freezers
- Washing machines
- Dishwashers
- Tumble dryers
- Room air conditioners
- Dehumidifiers
- Water heaters
- Electric cooktops and ranges
- Televisions
- Computers
- Air purifiers
Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology