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Marathon MFF122SS

Top Freezer · 12.1

ENERGY STAR Most Efficient

Summary

The Marathon MFF122SS is a top freezer with 12.1 capacity that uses 315 kWh per year, costing approximately $50.40annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $504.00 in energy costs alone. It uses 10% less energy than the federal minimum standard, earning ENERGY STAR's "Most Efficient" designation — the top tier of certified products. It meets ENERGY STAR certification but isn't among the top performers.

Ranked #1811 out of 4363 refrigerators by annual running cost, it costs $11.60 less per year than the category average of $62. At 23.4" wide, it is a standard size for its category.

$50.40
per year to run
60
efficiency score /100
$504.00
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Refrigerators

Ranked #1811 out of 4363 in the refrigerators category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$50.40 vs avg $62
$11.60/yr cheaper
Energy Use
315 kWh vs avg 385
70 kWh less
Efficiency Score
60 vs avg 63
Below average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use315 kWh/year
Federal Standard351 kWh/year
Better Than Standard10%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$50.40
Monthly Cost (estimated)$4.20
Capacity12.1
Width23.4"
Height59.8"
BrandMarathon
TypeTop Freezer
Date Certified2019-12-31

Running Cost Breakdown

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

Monthly
$4.20
1 Year
$50.40
5 Years
$252.00
10 Years
$504.00

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 Marathon MFF122SS is cheaper to run than the average refrigerator in its category. At $50.40/year, you'll save approximately $116.00 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 refrigerator. 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.