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Midea WHS-507FWEB1: $72 a year to run

This freezer uses 394 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $72 a year and $860 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #91 of 416 upright freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $860 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
  3. Compare. Pick your state to see your real number, then check the cheaper-to-run models of the same size.
Per year (U.S. avg)
$72
Over 12 years
$860
Saves vs the federal minimum
$8/yr
Size
13.8 cu ft

Where to buy

Compare the price, then add the running cost below to get the true cost.

Cost to run where you live

Electricity per year
$72
Electricity over 12 years
$860
Add the price you pay
+ $860

394 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 medium (7 to 15 cu ft) model ranked.

Beko BUFR2715MG14.3 cu ft$55/yrsaves $194
Blomberg BRUF2814WH14.3 cu ft$55/yrsaves $194
Frigidaire FFUE1326AV13 cu ft$69/yrsaves $31
Elisii DECVC138W13.6 cu ft$71/yrsaves $7

Specs

BrandMidea
ModelsWHS-507FWEB1, WHS-507FWEW1
TypeUpright Freezer
Energy use394 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type438 kWh / year
FeaturesAuto defrost

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.

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