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Bottom Freezer

Midea MRF32I6 series: $130 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 714 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $130 a year and $1,559 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #1280 of 1421 bottom freezer models for running cost.

Per year (U.S. avg)
$130
Over 12 years
$1,559
Saves vs the federal minimum
$6/yr
Size
31.7 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
$130
Electricity over 12 years
$1,559
Add the price you pay
+ $1,559

714 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

Samsung RF30BB6602 series30.1 cu ft$99/yrsaves $369
LG LF32S6000 series31.7 cu ft$109/yrsaves $249
Continental Electric CE-FRF19227.4 cu ft$115/yrsaves $183
COSMO COS-RFFV283GHBK27.4 cu ft$115/yrsaves $183

Specs

BrandMidea
ModelMRF32I6***
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use714 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type748 kWh / year
Width35.8 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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