Maytag MBF1958FE***: $116 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 553 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $116 a year and $1,162 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
553 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$116
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$1,162
Efficiency rank
3,721 / 4,667
10 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Bottom Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 18.6 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 23.0 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 605 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | April 1, 2016 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one costs about $36 more a year.
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- 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