What the Maytag MFT2776FE*** costs to run
ENERGY STAR certifies the Maytag MFT2776FE*** at 709 kWh/yr, one of the more expensive models in its category to run for its category.
That $133 is priced at 18.8¢/kWh, the average of all 51 state rates this site tracks. Your own state's rate is one click away.
How the Maytag MFT2776FE*** compares to other refrigerators
The category average is 386 kWh/yr; this model runs 83.7% above it, ranking 4,499 of 4,704 refrigerators tracked here for running cost. 4,704 certified refrigerators, one average, about $61/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the Maytag MFT2776FE*** on that list: LG LF30S8210* ($133/yr, 709 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while Samsung RF32CG5100** ($133/yr, 709 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Comparing Maytag's own models
Ranked 26 of Maytag's 29 certified refrigerators, this sits between the MB*1957DE* ($88/yr, the brand's cheapest) and the MRMF5436TZ ($138/yr, its priciest).
Cost over its typical lifespan
Over the 13-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the Maytag MFT2776FE*** costs roughly $1,733 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Shopping for a new one
At $133/year, this is on the expensive side for a refrigerator; the cheapest certified model in this category runs about $8/year, worth knowing before buying either the Maytag MFT2776FE*** or its replacement.
Compare current ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators before buying.
If you're keeping it
At $133/year just to run, a refrigerator is worth protecting against an unplanned repair bill on top of that.
How this was checked
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 709 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 4,499 of 4,704 for running cost, see the refrigerator category page for the rest of the field, or the guide to how much your state matters.