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Frigidaire vs Midea refrigerators: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Frigidaire and Midea refrigerator, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Frigidaire model · cheaper to run
$57/yr
270 models
Typical Midea model
$61/yr
136 models
Difference over 12 years
$46
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 10 cu ft) | $37 (137) | $46 (58) | Midea MERV113B0A series · $25/yr |
| Small (10 to 18 cu ft) | $56 (18) | $44 (17) | Midea MRU14F5A series · $37/yr |
| Medium (18 to 23 cu ft) | $82 (78) | $78 (42) | Frigidaire GRDA1911A series · $39/yr |
| Large (23 to 27 cu ft) | $118 (19) | $119 (7) | Frigidaire FRSN2610A series · $95/yr |
| Extra large (27 cu ft and up) | $119 (18) | $142 (12) | Frigidaire FFHN2740P**A family · $117/yr |
Cheapest Frigidaire models to run
- FRWE4626AS 4.5 cu ft · $27/yr
- GRWE5726AS 5.4 cu ft · $29/yr
- EFR107-B-WHITE 1.6 cu ft · $29/yr
- EFR107-WHITE (with counter depth) 1.6 cu ft · $29/yr
- EFR115-B-BLACK (with counter depth) 1.6 cu ft · $29/yr
Cheapest Midea models to run
- MERV113B0A series 3.2 cu ft · $25/yr
- MRU14F5A series 13.8 cu ft · $37/yr
- WHS-65LB1 1.6 cu ft · $38/yr
- WHS-65LSS1 1.6 cu ft · $38/yr
- MERM16S1A series 1.7 cu ft · $38/yr
Questions
Are Frigidaire or Midea refrigerators cheaper to run?
Frigidaire. The typical (median) Frigidaire model costs $57 a year in electricity, against $61 for Midea, about $46 over a 12-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest Frigidaire refrigerator to run?
The Frigidaire FRWE4626AS, at $27 a year (151 kWh).
What is the cheapest Midea refrigerator to run?
The Midea MERV113B0A series, at $25 a year (135 kWh).