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Midea vs Summit refrigerators: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Midea and Summit refrigerator, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Midea model · cheaper to run
$61/yr
136 models
Typical Summit model
$69/yr
120 models
Difference over 12 years
$103
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Midea typical | Summit typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 10 cu ft) | $46 (58) | $59 (21) | Midea MERV113B0A series · $25/yr |
| Small (10 to 18 cu ft) | $44 (17) | $71 (82) | Midea MRU14F5A series · $37/yr |
| Medium (18 to 23 cu ft) | $78 (42) | $71 (17) | Midea HD663FWE · $66/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
Cheapest Summit models to run
- ADRD15 2.8 cu ft · $47/yr
- FF195 3.1 cu ft · $47/yr
- ADRD24 4.8 cu ft · $48/yr
- FF708BLSS 5.3 cu ft · $50/yr
- FF6BK2SS 5.8 cu ft · $51/yr
Questions
Are Midea or Summit refrigerators cheaper to run?
Midea. The typical (median) Midea model costs $61 a year in electricity, against $69 for Summit, about $103 over a 12-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest Midea refrigerator to run?
The Midea MERV113B0A series, at $25 a year (135 kWh).
What is the cheapest Summit refrigerator to run?
The Summit ADRD15, at $47 a year (256 kWh).