Midea MRB49B3A**: $70 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 335 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $70 a year and $704 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
335 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$70
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$704
Efficiency rank
2,287 / 4,667
10 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Compact Refrigerator |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 4.9 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 6.1 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 372 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | July 11, 2023 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one saves about $10 a year.
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Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology