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Midea vs Whirlpool refrigerators: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Midea and Whirlpool refrigerator, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Midea model · cheaper to run
$61/yr
136 models
Typical Whirlpool model
$88/yr
139 models
Difference over 12 years
$327
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Midea typical | Whirlpool typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 10 cu ft) | $46 (58) | $48 (25) | Midea MERV113B0A series · $25/yr |
| Small (10 to 18 cu ft) | $44 (17) | $69 (16) | Midea MRU14F5A series · $37/yr |
| Medium (18 to 23 cu ft) | $78 (42) | $86 (54) | Midea HD663FWE · $66/yr |
| Large (23 to 27 cu ft) | $119 (7) | $122 (31) | Midea MRF27I4 series · $104/yr |
| Extra large (27 cu ft and up) | $142 (12) | $130 (13) | Whirlpool WRFF3136SB · $117/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 Whirlpool models to run
- AMA27S1E 2.6 cu ft · $39/yr
- WH27S1E 2.6 cu ft · $39/yr
- WHR27**E family 2.7 cu ft · $39/yr
- WHR33MBKE 3.2 cu ft · $40/yr
- WHR33M**E family 3.2 cu ft · $40/yr
Questions
Are Midea or Whirlpool refrigerators cheaper to run?
Midea. The typical (median) Midea model costs $61 a year in electricity, against $88 for Whirlpool, about $327 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 Whirlpool refrigerator to run?
The Whirlpool AMA27S1E, at $39 a year (214 kWh).