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Midea MRS25I7 series: $114 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 624 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $114 a year and $1,362 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #51 of 122 side-by-side models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $1,362 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)
$114
Over 12 years
$1,362
Saves vs the federal minimum
$5/yr
Size
24.6 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
$114
Electricity over 12 years
$1,362
Add the price you pay
+ $1,362

624 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.

LG LS23NCP20 series23.4 cu ft$90/yrsaves $282
LG LS23C4000 series23.1 cu ft$94/yrsaves $231
Frigidaire FRSN2610A series26.4 cu ft$95/yrsaves $218
Samsung RS27T5202 series27.4 cu ft$99/yrsaves $170

Specs

BrandMidea
ModelMRS25I7***
TypeSide-by-Side
Energy use624 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type652 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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