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Magic Chef MCAR240SE2

2.4 cu ft compact refrigerator. Uses 15% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #116 of 170 compact fridges 2–3 cu ft, by yearly cost.

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators dataset, data.energystar.gov. Refreshed Oct 24, 2026.

$43 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$432 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$35 at 18.16¢/kWh10-yr extra vs. similar size

Recall check

CPSC recalls that mention Magic Chef refrigerators, fridges and freezers (checked Oct 24, 2026). Check whether your model number is listed in the notice:

• Maytag Expands Recall of Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard (2009-08-25)

• Maytag Recalls Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard (2009-03-10)

• Refrigerator Repaired by Magic Chef (1977-12-20)

Where it's sold

Magic Chef fridges: MagicChef.com · The Home Depot

Confirmed from Magic Chef's own where-to-buy or retailer pages and retailer brand pages. Checked Oct 24, 2026. Not every seller stocks every model, so check the model number with the seller.

Rebates

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Your electric rate18.16¢per kWh. Find it on your bill. Default is the U.S. average.

Yearly cost, side by side

This model$43 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (925 compact refrigerator models)$40 at 18.16¢/kWh
Federal max for this class$51 at 18.16¢/kWh
Thirstiest certified compact fridges$85 at 18.16¢/kWh
Good to know
Compact fridges are often put in warm spots like garages or dorm closets. A hotter room makes any fridge work harder than the EPA test assumes.

Also sold as

The EPA record lists no additional model numbers.

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2017-09-14. On the market since 2017-09-01. EPA record 2303593.

Energy and specs

TypeCompact Refrigerator
Product class13A - Compact All-Refrigerators - automatic defrost
Total capacity2.4 cu ft
Adjusted volume2.4 cu ft
Height × width24.9 × 18.5 in
Counter depthNo
CompactYes
Built-inNo
Ice makerNo
Through-door dispenserNo
DefrostAutomatic
Connected (smart)No
Annual energy use238 kWh
Federal max for its class281 kWh
MarketsUnited States

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 2303593. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".

Similar models from other brands

Rule: certified compact fridges within 1 cu ft of this one (1.4 to 3.4 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

BrandModelSizeEnergyCost
DometicC60SFS CARE1.7 cu ft124 kWh$23 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
DometicC60SBI CARE1.7 cu ft126 kWh$23 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
DometicC60S11.7 cu ft145 kWh$26 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
DometicC60S21.7 cu ft145 kWh$26 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
FrigidaireEFR107-B-WHITE1.6 cu ft158 kWh$29 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
FrigidaireEFR107-WHITE1.6 cu ft158 kWh$29 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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