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GE vs Midea refrigerators: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified GE and Midea refrigerator, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical GE model
$87/yr
122 models
Typical Midea model · cheaper to run
$61/yr
136 models
Difference over 12 years
$321
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | GE typical | Midea typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 10 cu ft) | $43 (6) | $46 (58) | Midea MERV113B0A series · $25/yr |
| Small (10 to 18 cu ft) | $76 (44) | $44 (17) | Midea MRU14F5A series · $37/yr |
| Medium (18 to 23 cu ft) | $89 (41) | $78 (42) | GE FUF22DZR series · $58/yr |
| Large (23 to 27 cu ft) | $114 (21) | $119 (7) | Midea MRF27I4 series · $104/yr |
| Extra large (27 cu ft and up) | $120 (10) | $142 (12) | GE GNE27JGM series · $115/yr |
Cheapest GE models to run
- GME04GGK series 4.4 cu ft · $41/yr
- GME04GLK series 4.4 cu ft · $41/yr
- GCE06GGH series 5.6 cu ft · $43/yr
- GCE06GSH series 5.6 cu ft · $43/yr
- FUF14DZR series 14.3 cu ft · $49/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 GE or Midea refrigerators cheaper to run?
Midea. The typical (median) Midea model costs $61 a year in electricity, against $87 for GE, about $321 over a 12-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest GE refrigerator to run?
The GE GME04GGK series, at $41 a year (227 kWh).
What is the cheapest Midea refrigerator to run?
The Midea MERV113B0A series, at $25 a year (135 kWh).