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

MRF29D2B** Refrigerators · Midea

MRF29D2B** (Midea, ENERGY STAR Certified) uses 782 kWh per year, an estimated $132.94/yr to run, ranking 80th cheapest of 80 sampled refrigerators, 149% above the $53.38/yr median of the 80 sampled models.

Certification: ENERGY STAR Certified

Est. annual energy cost
$132.94/yr
Cheaper than all but 99% of sampled models in this category
Annual energy use: 782 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 category80th of 80
Cost percentilebottom 99%
Vs category median149% above ($53.38/yr)
Rank within same status57th of 57 (Median $42.50/yr)
Rank within similar capacity5th of 5 · capacity total volume ft3 23.44~35.16 (Median $123.59/yr)
Category low to high$16.15/yr ~ $132.94/yr

Certified specifications (as reported)

Specifications exactly as reported in the certified dataset.
SpecValue
typeBottom Freezer
defrost typeAutomatic
compactNo
built inNo
thru the door dispenserYes
ice makerYes
standard or counter depthNo
height in70
width in36
capacity total volume ft329.3
adjusted volume ft337.1
annual energy use kwh yr782
us federal standard kwh yr819
percent less energy use than us federal standard5
connected functionalityYes
connects usingWi-Fi

Similar models in this category

Closest capacity first (at most two rows per identical cost).
ModelCertificationEst. energy cost
FRFN2911B* ENERGY STAR Certified$111.18/yr
FRFN2913B* ENERGY STAR Certified$111.18/yr
FRFS2811B* ENERGY STAR Certified$123.59/yr
FRFS2813B* ENERGY STAR Certified$123.59/yr
COS-RFFL234RSS ENERGY STAR Certified$102.51/yr

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run the Midea MRF29D2B** per year?

The Midea MRF29D2B** is certified at 782 kWh per year, which works out to about $132.94/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 MRF29D2B** efficient compared with other refrigerators?

Among the 80 refrigerators compared on this site, the Midea MRF29D2B** ranks 80th cheapest to run and sits in the bottom 99% of the cost range. That is 149% above the category median of $53.38/yr. The cheapest sampled model runs at $16.15/yr and the most expensive at $132.94/yr.

What ENERGY STAR status does the Midea MRF29D2B** hold?

The Midea MRF29D2B** is listed as ENERGY STAR Certified. Among the 57 sampled refrigerators with that status the median running cost is $42.50/yr, and the Midea MRF29D2B** ranks 57th cheapest within that group. Certification status reflects efficiency relative to product class, not absolute energy use.

How does the Midea MRF29D2B** compare with similarly sized models?

Using the certified capacity total volume ft3 value of 29.3, 5 sampled models fall within +/-20% (23.44 to 35.16), and the Midea MRF29D2B** ranks 5th cheapest among them. The median for that size band is $123.59/yr. Comparing within a size band is more meaningful than comparing certification labels.

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