What the Midea MRC04M3C** costs to run
ENERGY STAR certifies the Midea MRC04M3C** at 174 kWh/yr, one of the cheaper models in its category to run for its category.
The $33 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Where this ranks
That's 56.6% below the freezer category average of 401 kWh/yr, and ranks 11 of 658 certified freezers for annual running cost, 1 being cheapest. Every one of the 658 currently-certified freezers feeds that average, putting this model about $43/year under it. See how it's calculated on the how it is calculated page.
The closest alternatives by cost
Sorted by running cost among freezers, one step cheaper is Master Chef 043-0292-2 ($33/yr, 174 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is OMNImax 3730-922 ($33/yr, 174 kWh/yr).
Comparing Midea's own models
Midea sells 41 certified freezers; this one runs cheapest of them, $62/year under the MRU21C7B**, its priciest.
Lifespan
NAHB's Study of Life Expectancy of Home Components does not publish a figure for freezers, so no lifetime cost is shown here rather than a guessed one. The annual and monthly figures above stand on their own.
Shopping for a new one
The Midea MRC04M3C** is already efficient for its category at $33/year. If you're shopping and comparing options, this is roughly what a well-chosen new freezer costs to run.
See what else is certified in this category before you decide.
Protecting what you have
A freezer like the Midea MRC04M3C** is a real household expense whether or not it needs replacing yet; a protection plan is one way to budget for a repair rather than a full replacement.
The data behind this page
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 174 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 11 of 658 for running cost, see the freezer category page for the rest of the field, or the guide to how much your state matters.