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Magic Chef MCTM18B

Most Efficient (EPA)

17.6 cu ft top freezer. Uses 10% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #276 of 349 top-freezer fridges under 18 cu ft, by yearly cost.

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

$65 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$654 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$11 at 18.16¢/kWh10-yr savings 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$65 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (342 top freezer models)$66 at 18.16¢/kWh
Federal max for this class$73 at 18.16¢/kWh
Thirstiest certified top-freezer fridges$92 at 18.16¢/kWh
Good to know
Fridges run all day, so the EPA test figure is close to real use. A warm kitchen, frequent door opening and an ice maker can push it higher.

Also sold as

The EPA record lists no additional model numbers.

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2024-05-17. On the market since 2024-05-17. EPA record 3530769.

Energy and specs

TypeTop Freezer
Product class3 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with top-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker
Total capacity17.6 cu ft
Adjusted volume20.8 cu ft
Height × width66.9 × 28 in
Counter depthNo
CompactNo
Built-inNo
Ice makerNo
Through-door dispenserNo
DefrostAutomatic
Connected (smart)No
Annual energy use360 kWh
Federal max for its class402 kWh
MarketsUnited States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 3530769. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".

Similar models from other brands

Rule: certified top-freezer fridges within 2 cu ft of this one (15.6 to 19.6 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

BrandModelSizeEnergyCost
SamsungRT18DG6300**17.5 cu ft333 kWh$60 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
SamsungRT18DG6500**17.5 cu ft343 kWh$62 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
SamsungRT70F18LR**17.5 cu ft343 kWh$62 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
LGLT18S1100*17.5 cu ft344 kWh$62 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
LGLT18S2100*17.5 cu ft344 kWh$62 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
SamsungRT16A6195**15.6 cu ft345 kWh$63 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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