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Maytag MRTX7621T series: $88 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 482 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $88 a year and $1,052 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #595 of 604 top freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $1,052 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
  3. Compare. Pick your state to see your real number, then check the cheaper-to-run models of the same size.
Per year (U.S. avg)
$88
Over 12 years
$1,052
Saves vs the federal minimum
$8/yr
Size
21.3 cu ft

Where to buy

Compare the price, then add the running cost below to get the true cost.

Cost to run where you live

Electricity per year
$88
Electricity over 12 years
$1,052
Add the price you pay
+ $1,052

482 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR test figure) × 18.19¢ per kWh, the average residential price in the U.S. for Jan–Aug 2026 (EIA). Your bill depends on your utility and how you use it.

Cheaper to run, same type and size

Or see every medium (18 to 23 cu ft) model ranked.

Avanti FF18H0W18.3 cu ft$65/yrsaves $271
Avanti FF18H series18.3 cu ft$65/yrsaves $271
Avanti AVFF18DLJ# series18.3 cu ft$66/yrsaves $255
Conservator GRLH181AW18.3 cu ft$66/yrsaves $255

Specs

BrandMaytag
ModelMRTX7621T***
TypeTop Freezer
Energy use482 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type527 kWh / year
Width33 in
FeaturesIce maker

Specs and energy use from the ENERGY STAR certified products list (U.S. EPA). An asterisk in a model number stands for colour or finish codes. HouseholdLeak is not affiliated with ENERGY STAR or the EPA.

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