Midea MRU03M2A**: running cost
ENERGY STAR certifies the Midea MRU03M2A** at 240 kWh/yr, one of the cheaper models in its category to run for its category.
The $45 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Midea MRU03M2A** against the category
That's 40.1% below the freezer category average of 401 kWh/yr, and ranks 82 of 658 certified freezers for annual running cost, 1 being cheapest. The category average comes from every freezer ENERGY STAR currently certifies (658 models), not an outside benchmark, about $30/year below that average at the national rate. See the methodology page.
What sits beside it in the ranking
Midea WHS-109FW1 ($45/yr, 240 kWh/yr) costs a little more to run than the Midea MRU03M2A**. Midea MERU03M2A** ($45/yr, 240 kWh/yr) costs a little less.
Within the Midea lineup
Midea makes 41 ENERGY STAR certified freezers; this one ranks 10 of 41 for running cost, between the brand's cheapest, the MRC04M3C** at $33/yr, and its priciest, the MRU21C7B** at $94/yr.
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 MRU03M2A** is already efficient for its category at $45/year. If you're shopping and comparing options, this is roughly what a well-chosen new freezer costs to run.
Worth comparing a few current certified models before deciding.
Protecting what you have
A freezer like the Midea MRU03M2A** 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.
Sourcing
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 240 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 82 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.