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Frigidaire vs Midea freezers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Frigidaire and Midea freezer, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Frigidaire model
$77/yr
23 models
Typical Midea model · cheaper to run
$72/yr
35 models
Difference over 12 years
$65
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Frigidaire typical | Midea typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 7 cu ft) | $36 (1) | $41 (4) | Midea MRC04M3C series · $32/yr |
| Medium (7 to 15 cu ft) | $54 (9) | $72 (14) | Frigidaire EFRF1005-BLACK-ID-6COM · $39/yr |
| Large (15 cu ft and up) | $87 (13) | $89 (17) | Frigidaire FFUE1626AV · $75/yr |
Cheapest Frigidaire models to run
- FFCS0562AW 5.1 cu ft · $36/yr
- EFRF1005-BLACK-ID-6COM 10.1 cu ft · $39/yr
- EFRF1005-D-ID-6COM 10.1 cu ft · $39/yr
- EFRF7009-WHITE 7 cu ft · $41/yr
- FFCS0762AW 7.1 cu ft · $41/yr
Cheapest Midea models to run
- MRC04M3C series 3.5 cu ft · $32/yr
- MRU01M3ABB 1.1 cu ft · $39/yr
- MRC07M5AWW 7 cu ft · $41/yr
- MRC07M6AWW 7 cu ft · $41/yr
- MRC07M7AWW 7 cu ft · $41/yr
Questions
Are Frigidaire or Midea freezers cheaper to run?
Midea. The typical (median) Midea model costs $72 a year in electricity, against $77 for Frigidaire, about $65 over a 12-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest Frigidaire freezer to run?
The Frigidaire FFCS0562AW, at $36 a year (196 kWh).
What is the cheapest Midea freezer to run?
The Midea MRC04M3C series, at $32 a year (174 kWh).