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Midea vs Thermador freezers: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Midea and Thermador freezer, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Midea model · cheaper to run
$72/yr
35 models
Typical Thermador model
$81/yr
17 models
Difference over 12 years
$107
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Midea typical | Thermador typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium (7 to 15 cu ft) | $72 (14) | $78 (11) | Midea MRC07M5AWW · $41/yr |
| Large (15 cu ft and up) | $89 (17) | $93 (6) | Midea MRU17F5A series · $80/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
Cheapest Thermador models to run
- T18IF100SP 9.9 cu ft · $70/yr
- T18IF905SP 8.6 cu ft · $73/yr
- T18IF900SP 8.6 cu ft · $76/yr
- T18IF901SP 8.6 cu ft · $76/yr
- T18ID900LP 7.8 cu ft · $78/yr
Questions
Are Midea or Thermador freezers cheaper to run?
Midea. The typical (median) Midea model costs $72 a year in electricity, against $81 for Thermador, about $107 over a 12-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest Midea freezer to run?
The Midea MRC04M3C series, at $32 a year (174 kWh).
What is the cheapest Thermador freezer to run?
The Thermador T18IF100SP, at $70 a year (385 kWh).