Magic Chef MCR170BE Energy Use and Running Cost

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$26.46 Nevada$98.13 Hawaii

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How this is calculated

Annual energy use is the figure ENERGY STAR lists for this model under typical test conditions. It is not measured in your home.
Yearly cost = annual kWh × your rate. Monthly cost is the yearly cost divided by 12, a flat average. Five-year cost keeps the rate constant; prices will change.
Statewide averages are not your utility’s tariff. Use your bill’s rate for a closer number.
We do not estimate watts or hourly cost: the source data does not include them.

How it compares

Among 249 ENERGY STAR certified compact refrigerator models with a similar adjusted volume (1.4 to 2 ft³), this one ranks 107th lowest in annual energy use.

Median of these models: 208 kWh/yr
This model vs the median: 0%
Uses less than: 30% of them

124 kWh/yr (lowest)249 kWh/yr (highest)

Compared with every comparable model on the ENERGY STAR list, not only the ones published on this site. Same type, similar size.

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DOMETIC C60SBI CARE	126	126 kWh
DOMETIC C60S2	145	145 kWh
DOMETIC C60S1	145	145 kWh
Frigidaire EFR107-B-WHITE	158	158 kWh

Yearly cost by state

Same 208 kWh/yr at each state’s average residential price (2026-08).

Comparable models

Same type, within 20% of this model’s adjusted volume.

Specifications

Annual energy use: 208 kWh/yrENERGY STAR estimated annual energy use, typical conditions (DOE test procedure)
Adjusted volume: 1.7 ft³Adjusted volume used for the federal standards
Total volume: 1.7 ft³Total interior volume
Below federal standard: 10 %As published by ENERGY STAR
Type: Compact Refrigerator
Product class: 11A - Compact All-Refrigerator - manual defrost
Defrost: Manual
Compact: Yes
Built-in: No
Ice maker: No
Through-the-door dispenser: No
Counter depth: No
Height: 19.5 in
Width: 17.3 in
Connected: No
UPC: 665679006441
Markets: United States, Canada
Available on market: 2025-03-12
ENERGY STAR ID: 4000161

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Frequently asked questions

How much electricity does the Magic Chef MCR170BE use?

ENERGY STAR lists 208 kWh per year under typical test conditions, which is calculated with U.S. Department of Energy test procedures. Your use will differ with how often the door is opened, the room temperature and how full the refrigerator is kept.

How much does it cost to run?

At statewide average residential prices, the listed annual use costs about $26.46 in Nevada and $98.13 in Hawaii (EIA, 2026-08). Your own utility rate may be different; enter it in the calculator.

How does the Magic Chef MCR170BE compare with similar models?

Among 249 ENERGY STAR certified compact refrigerator models with a similar adjusted volume, it ranks 107th lowest in annual energy use. Its 208 kWh per year is the same as the median of 208 kWh.

What does adjusted volume mean?

ENERGY STAR's adjusted volume counts the freezer compartment more heavily than the fresh-food compartment, because freezers need more energy per cubic foot. It is the size measure behind the federal energy standards. This model lists 1.7 ft³ adjusted volume and 1.7 ft³ total volume.

How does it compare with the federal standard?

ENERGY STAR lists this model as using 10% less energy than the federal standard for its product class. That percentage is published by ENERGY STAR and is not recalculated here.

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Methodology and sources

Model data comes from the ENERGY STAR Certified Refrigerators dataset (EPA). Electricity prices are statewide average residential prices from the U.S. EIA, latest period August 2026. Values are stored locally and refreshed by scheduled imports. Missing values are left blank, never estimated.