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Midea MRU21C7B series
20 cu ft · Upright Freezer freezer
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About the Midea MRU21C7B series
The Midea MRU21C7B series is a 20 cu ft upright freezer freezer certified by ENERGY STAR. Its official test figure is 502 kWh of electricity a year, which at the U.S. average price of 18.19¢ per kWh comes to $91 a year, or $1,096 over a typical 12-year life.
That is 6% less energy than the federal maximum for this type of freezer (532 kWh a year), a saving of about $5 a year compared with a model that only just meets the standard.
Among 416 upright freezer models it ranks #343 for running cost. The cheapest model of this type would save $557 in electricity over 12 years, though it may differ in size and features.
If you want the same type and a similar size for less to run, the Frigidaire FFUE2024A series uses 424 kWh a year and would save about $170 over 12 years.
Listed features: auto defrost.
Cost to run where you live
502 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR test figure) × 18.19¢ per kWh, the average residential price in the U.S. for Jan–Aug 2026 (EIA). Your bill depends on your utility and how you use it.
Cheaper to run, same type and size
Or see every large (15 cu ft and up) model ranked.
| Frigidaire FFUE2024A series | 20 cu ft | $77/yr | saves $170 |
| BLACK+DECKER BUC1700XB | 17 cu ft | $79/yr | saves $146 |
| Conserv FR1700BREV | 17 cu ft | $79/yr | saves $146 |
| Conserv FR1700EL | 17 cu ft | $79/yr | saves $146 |
Specs
| Brand | Midea |
| Model | MRU21C7B** |
| Type | Upright Freezer |
| Energy use | 502 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 532 kWh / year |
| Size | 20 cu ft |
| Features | Auto defrost |
| Defrost | Automatic |
| Built-in | No |
Specs and energy use from the ENERGY STAR certified products list (U.S. EPA). An asterisk in a model number stands for colour or finish codes. HouseholdLeak is not affiliated with ENERGY STAR or the EPA.
Questions people ask
How much does the Midea MRU21C7B series cost to run?
About $91 a year at the U.S. average electricity price (18.19¢/kWh), based on its ENERGY STAR rating of 502 kWh a year. In a state with expensive power it can be much more; pick your state on this page to see your number.
How much will the Midea MRU21C7B series cost in electricity over its life?
About $1,096 over 12 years, a typical life for a freezer. Add that to the price you pay to get the true cost to own.
Is the Midea MRU21C7B series energy efficient?
Yes. It is ENERGY STAR certified and uses 6% less energy than the federal maximum for its type.
Is there a cheaper freezer to run of the same type and size?
Yes. The Frigidaire FFUE2024A series uses 424 kWh a year, about $170 less in electricity over 12 years.
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