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Midea MU138SWAR1RC1: $38 a year to run
This refrigerator uses 211 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $38 a year and $461 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #18 of 248 freezerless and single door models for running cost.
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Cost to run where you live
211 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 small (10 to 18 cu ft) model ranked.
| Fisher & Paykel RS24SH*E* family | 12.6 cu ft | $23/yr | saves $190 |
| Liebherr SRB5290 | 13.7 cu ft | $36/yr | saves $24 |
| ELEMENT EUF14CE series | 13.8 cu ft | $37/yr | saves $15 |
| Midea MRU14F5A series | 13.8 cu ft | $37/yr | saves $15 |
Specs
| Brand | Midea |
| Model | MU138SWAR1RC1 |
| Type | Freezerless and Single Door |
| Energy use | 211 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 299 kWh / year |
| Width | 28 in |
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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