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Ikea MC-8F72A2H385UL

Electric Cooking

Summary

The Ikea MC-8F72A2H385UL is an electric cooking that uses 175 kWh per year, costing approximately $28.00annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $280.00 in energy costs alone. It is ENERGY STAR certified, meeting the program's energy efficiency requirements.

Ranked #1 out of 243 electric cooking by annual running cost, it costs $3.00 less per year than the category average of $31.

$28.00
per year to run
50
efficiency score /100
$280.00
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Electric Cooking

Ranked #1 out of 243 in the electric cooking category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$28.00 vs avg $31
$3.00/yr cheaper
Energy Use
175 kWh vs avg 193
18 kWh less
Efficiency Score
50 vs avg 50
Below average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use175 kWh/year
Federal Standard175 kWh/year
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$28.00
Monthly Cost (estimated)$2.33
BrandIkea
TypeElectric Cooking

Running Cost Breakdown

Estimated electricity costs at different time horizons (based on $0.16/kWh US average rate):

Monthly
$2.33
1 Year
$28.00
5 Years
$140.00
10 Years
$280.00

Actual costs vary by location. States like Hawaii ($0.43/kWh) pay significantly more while Idaho ($0.11/kWh) pays less. Use our energy calculator to estimate costs at your local rate.

What This Means for You

The Ikea MC-8F72A2H385UL is cheaper to run than the average electric cooking in its category. At $28.00/year, you'll save approximately $30.00 over 10 years compared to a typical model in this category.

Its efficiency score is moderate — solid but not top-tier. It balances upfront cost with reasonable energy savings.

Energy costs are just one factor in choosing a electric cooking. Consider the purchase price, features, reliability, and how the total cost of ownership (purchase price + energy costs over its expected lifespan) compares to alternatives.

Energy cost estimated at $0.16/kWh (US national average). Your actual cost depends on your local electricity rate and usage patterns. Data from ENERGY STAR certified product database.