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Midea MRS26D7AST: $125 a year to run
This refrigerator uses 686 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $125 a year and $1,497 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #88 of 122 side-by-side models for running cost.
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Cost to run where you live
686 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.
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Specs
| Brand | Midea |
| Model | MRS26D7AST |
| Type | Side-by-Side |
| Energy use | 686 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 720 kWh / year |
| Width | 35.9 in |
| Features | Ice maker, Door dispenser |
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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