Midea MRC35B3A**: $37 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 174 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $37 a year and $366 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
174 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$37
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$366
Efficiency rank
184 / 4,667
10 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Chest Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 3.5 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 6.2 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 194 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | July 11, 2023 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one saves about $44 a year.
- 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