Midea MRU21C7***: $110 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 524 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $110 a year and $1,101 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
524 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$110
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$1,101
Efficiency rank
3,568 / 4,667
6 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Bottom Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 20.0 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 26.9 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 555 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | September 20, 2024 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one costs about $29 more a year.
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|---|---|---|
| BLACK+DECKER BRF1600GIMB | 523 | $110 |
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| BLACK+DECKER BRF1600GIMW | 523 | $110 |
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| VITARA VBFR1800ESE | 518 | $109 |
| VITARA VBFR1800ESE-C | 518 | $109 |
- 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