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Galanz vs Midea refrigerators: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Galanz and Midea refrigerator, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Galanz model · cheaper to run
$58/yr
110 models
Typical Midea model
$61/yr
136 models
Difference over 12 years
$27
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Galanz typical | Midea typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 10 cu ft) | $58 (92) | $46 (58) | Midea MERV113B0A series · $25/yr |
| Small (10 to 18 cu ft) | $57 (18) | $44 (17) | Midea MRU14F5A series · $37/yr |
Cheapest Galanz models to run
- BC-47F-F-62H 1.6 cu ft · $38/yr
- GL17BK 1.6 cu ft · $38/yr
- GLR17M**R09 family 1.6 cu ft · $38/yr
- GLR25MBKE02 2.5 cu ft · $39/yr
- GLR25MS1E02 2.5 cu ft · $39/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 Galanz or Midea refrigerators cheaper to run?
Galanz. The typical (median) Galanz model costs $58 a year in electricity, against $61 for Midea, about $27 over a 12-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest Galanz refrigerator to run?
The Galanz BC-47F-F-62H, at $38 a year (208 kWh).
What is the cheapest Midea refrigerator to run?
The Midea MERV113B0A series, at $25 a year (135 kWh).