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Midea MERV113B0A**

Compact Cooler · 3.2

Summary

The Midea MERV113B0A** is a compact cooler with 3.2 capacity that uses 135 kWh per year, costing approximately $21.60annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $216.00 in energy costs alone. It uses 25% less energy than the federal minimum standard. This is a solidly efficient choice.

Ranked #70 out of 4363 refrigerators by annual running cost, it costs $40.40 less per year than the category average of $62. At 18.9" wide, it fits in tight spaces where a full-size unit won't.

$21.60
per year to run
75
efficiency score /100
$216.00
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Refrigerators

Ranked #70 out of 4363 in the refrigerators category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$21.60 vs avg $62
$40.40/yr cheaper
Energy Use
135 kWh vs avg 385
250 kWh less
Efficiency Score
75 vs avg 63
Above average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use135 kWh/year
Federal Standard181 kWh/year
Better Than Standard25%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$21.60
Monthly Cost (estimated)$1.80
Capacity3.2
Width18.9"
Height32.9"
BrandMidea
TypeCompact Cooler
Date Certified2025-03-07

Running Cost Breakdown

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

Monthly
$1.80
1 Year
$21.60
5 Years
$108.00
10 Years
$216.00

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 Midea MERV113B0A** is cheaper to run than the average refrigerator in its category. At $21.60/year, you'll save approximately $404.00 over 10 years compared to a typical model in this category.

With a high efficiency score, this model is one of the better options if minimizing long-term energy costs is a priority.

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.