Midea MRU14B3***: $44 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 211 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $44 a year and $443 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
211 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$44
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$443
Efficiency rank
490 / 4,667
29 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Freezerless and Single Door |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 13.8 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 13.8 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 299 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | May 29, 2026 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one saves about $36 a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| LG LK14S8000* | 210 | $44 |
| ELEMENT EUF14CE** | 204 | $43 |
| Midea MRU14F5A** | 204 | $43 |
| Liebherr SRB5290 | 200 | $42 |
| Fisher & Paykel RS2474S3**# | 152 | $32 |
| Fisher & Paykel RS30SH*E* | 135 | $28 |
| Fisher & Paykel RS24SH*E* | 124 | $26 |
- 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