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Bottom Freezer

Midea MRF27I6 series: $120 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 662 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $120 a year and $1,445 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #1117 of 1422 bottom freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $1,445 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
  3. Compare. Pick your state to see your real number, then check the cheaper-to-run models of the same size.
Per year (U.S. avg)
$120
Over 12 years
$1,445
Saves vs the federal minimum
$5/yr
Size
26.5 cu ft

Where to buy

Compare the price, then add the running cost below to get the true cost.

Cost to run where you live

Electricity per year
$120
Electricity over 12 years
$1,445
Add the price you pay
+ $1,445

662 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR test figure) × 18.19¢ per kWh, the average residential price in the U.S. for Jan–Aug 2026 (EIA). Your bill depends on your utility and how you use it.

Cheaper to run, same type and size

Or see every large (23 to 27 cu ft) model ranked.

Samsung RM80F23VM series23.5 cu ft$93/yrsaves $332
LG LF25S6000 series25.1 cu ft$97/yrsaves $277
Samsung RF30BB6602 series30.1 cu ft$99/yrsaves $255
LG LF27NCH10 series26.5 cu ft$100/yrsaves $247

Specs

BrandMidea
ModelMRF27I6***
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use662 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type691 kWh / year
Width35.8 in
FeaturesIce maker

Specs and energy use from the ENERGY STAR certified products list (U.S. EPA). An asterisk in a model number stands for colour or finish codes. HouseholdLeak is not affiliated with ENERGY STAR or the EPA.

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