Appliance Energy Cost Index Model-level energy use and running cost, from ENERGY STAR certified product data

MRU14B3*** Freezers · Midea

MRU14B3*** (Midea, ENERGY STAR Certified) uses 394 kWh per year, an estimated $66.98/yr to run, ranking 29th cheapest of 80 sampled freezers, 9% below the $73.95/yr median of the 80 sampled models.

Certification: ENERGY STAR Certified

Est. annual energy cost
$66.98/yr
Cheaper than all but 35% of sampled models in this category
Annual energy use: 394 kWh
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Where this model sits (computed from source data)

Figures above are computed at build time from the sampled source records - no external estimates are used.
Cost rank in category29th of 80
Cost percentilebottom 35%
Vs category median9% below ($73.95/yr)
Rank within same status29th of 80 (Median $73.95/yr)
Rank within similar capacity3rd of 19 · capacity total volume ft3 11.04~16.56 (Median $68.85/yr)
Category low to high$33.32/yr ~ $107.44/yr

Certified specifications (as reported)

Specifications exactly as reported in the certified dataset.
SpecValue
typeUpright Freezer
product class9 - Upright freezers with automatic defrost without an automatic ice maker
defrost typeAutomatic
compactNo
built inNo
thru the door dispenserNo
ice makerNo
capacity total volume ft313.8
adjusted volume ft324.4
annual energy use kwh yr394
us federal standard kwh yr439
percent less energy use than us federal standard10
connected functionalityNo
date available on market2026-05-29
date qualified2026-05-29
meets most efficient criteriaNo

Similar models in this category

Closest capacity first (at most two rows per identical cost).
ModelCertificationEst. energy cost
NS-UZ14**27 ENERGY STAR Certified$66.98/yr
NS-UZ14**27-C ENERGY STAR Certified$66.98/yr
CUF14P1W ENERGY STAR Certified$67.32/yr
EXUF14CEES ENERGY STAR Certified$67.32/yr
CFU14N6AWE ENERGY STAR Certified$66.47/yr

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run the Midea MRU14B3*** per year?

The Midea MRU14B3*** is certified at 394 kWh per year, which works out to about $66.98/yr at the flat rate assumed on this site. Certified figures come from standardized test procedures, so your actual bill varies with usage and your local electricity rate.

Is the Midea MRU14B3*** efficient compared with other freezers?

Among the 80 freezers compared on this site, the Midea MRU14B3*** ranks 29th cheapest to run and sits in the bottom 35% of the cost range. That is 9% below the category median of $73.95/yr. The cheapest sampled model runs at $33.32/yr and the most expensive at $107.44/yr.

What ENERGY STAR status does the Midea MRU14B3*** hold?

The Midea MRU14B3*** is listed as ENERGY STAR Certified. Among the 80 sampled freezers with that status the median running cost is $73.95/yr, and the Midea MRU14B3*** ranks 29th cheapest within that group. Certification status reflects efficiency relative to product class, not absolute energy use.

How does the Midea MRU14B3*** compare with similarly sized models?

Using the certified capacity total volume ft3 value of 13.8, 19 sampled models fall within +/-20% (11.04 to 16.56), and the Midea MRU14B3*** ranks 3rd cheapest among them. The median for that size band is $68.85/yr. Comparing within a size band is more meaningful than comparing certification labels.

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