Miele Dreams Cool M
ENERGY STAR certifiedMeets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient criteria
Compact refrigerator · 3.8 cu ft
Inthis refrigerator costs
about $3 a month
$32 a year
An estimate at your state's average rate — not a guarantee of your bill.
The yellow sticker says $25 a year.
You'll pay $7 more.
Sticker uses 14¢ per kWh. The U.S. average is 18.0¢ per kWh.
Energy use
180 kWh a year
vs similar compact refrigerator
-27%
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A year at the U.S. average residential rate.
Cost in every state
180 kWh a year × each state's average residential rate (EIA 12-month average through July 2026).
| State | Rate | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 43.7¢ | $79 | about $7 a month |
| California | 33.1¢ | $60 | about $5 a month |
| Massachusetts | 30.4¢ | $55 | about $5 a month |
| Rhode Island | 29.4¢ | $53 | about $4 a month |
| Maine | 29.3¢ | $53 | about $4 a month |
| New York | 28.4¢ | $51 | about $4 a month |
| Connecticut | 28.2¢ | $51 | about $4 a month |
| Alaska | 27.0¢ | $49 | about $4 a month |
| New Hampshire | 26.8¢ | $48 | about $4 a month |
| District of Columbia | 24.2¢ | $44 | about $4 a month |
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| Vermont | 23.9¢ | $43 | about $4 a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 23.6¢ | $42 | about $4 a month |
| Maryland | 22.3¢ | $40 | about $3 a month |
| Michigan | 21.0¢ | $38 | about $3 a month |
| Pennsylvania | 20.8¢ | $37 | about $3 a month |
| Illinois | 19.0¢ | $34 | about $3 a month |
| Wisconsin | 18.8¢ | $34 | about $3 a month |
| Ohio | 18.3¢ | $33 | about $3 a month |
| U.S. average | 18.0¢ | $32 | about $3 a month |
| Delaware | 18.0¢ | $32 | about $3 a month |
| Indiana | 17.1¢ | $31 | about $3 a month |
| Virginia | 16.6¢ | $30 | about $2 a month |
| Colorado | 16.6¢ | $30 | about $2 a month |
| Alabama | 16.5¢ | $30 | about $2 a month |
| Minnesota | 16.2¢ | $29 | about $2 a month |
| Texas | 16.0¢ | $29 | about $2 a month |
| South Carolina | 15.7¢ | $28 | about $2 a month |
| West Virginia | 15.7¢ | $28 | about $2 a month |
| Oregon | 15.6¢ | $28 | about $2 a month |
| Arizona | 15.5¢ | $28 | about $2 a month |
| Florida | 15.4¢ | $28 | about $2 a month |
| New Mexico | 15.2¢ | $27 | about $2 a month |
| Kansas | 15.1¢ | $27 | about $2 a month |
| Georgia | 15.1¢ | $27 | about $2 a month |
| Mississippi | 14.9¢ | $27 | about $2 a month |
| North Carolina | 14.9¢ | $27 | about $2 a month |
| South Dakota | 14.3¢ | $26 | about $2 a month |
| Washington | 14.2¢ | $25 | about $2 a month |
| Wyoming | 14.2¢ | $25 | about $2 a month |
| Iowa | 14.1¢ | $25 | about $2 a month |
| Kentucky | 14.0¢ | $25 | about $2 a month |
| Montana | 13.9¢ | $25 | about $2 a month |
| Missouri | 13.9¢ | $25 | about $2 a month |
| Tennessee | 13.7¢ | $25 | about $2 a month |
| Oklahoma | 13.6¢ | $25 | about $2 a month |
| Nevada | 13.6¢ | $24 | about $2 a month |
| Arkansas | 13.5¢ | $24 | about $2 a month |
| Utah | 13.3¢ | $24 | about $2 a month |
| Louisiana | 13.1¢ | $24 | about $2 a month |
| Nebraska | 12.9¢ | $23 | about $2 a month |
| Idaho | 12.7¢ | $23 | about $2 a month |
| North Dakota | 12.5¢ | $23 | about $2 a month |
What the Miele Dreams Cool M costs where electricity is expensive
At Hawaii's average residential rate of 43.7¢ per kWh, the Miele Dreams Cool M costs $79 a year — $53 more a year than the label says. The EnergyGuide label estimates $25 a year, because every label in the country is calculated at 14¢ per kWh. At the U.S. average of 18.0¢ per kWh this refrigerator costs $32 a year, and in North Dakota, the cheapest state, $23 a year.
| Where | Rate | Cost a year | vs the label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 43.7¢ per kWh | $79 | +$53 |
| California | 33.1¢ per kWh | $60 | +$34 |
| Massachusetts | 30.4¢ per kWh | $55 | +$30 |
| Rhode Island | 29.4¢ per kWh | $53 | +$28 |
| Maine | 29.3¢ per kWh | $53 | +$28 |
| North Dakota | 12.5¢ per kWh | $23 | −$3 |
Electricity prices: EIA 12-month average through July 2026, residential sector, average revenue per kWh. Label figure calculated at 14¢ per kWh, the rate the FTC requires on labels.
Full specs
At the U.S. average residential rate this one costs $32 a year — about 27% cheaper to run than the average compact refrigerator ($44 a year across 4,805 certified models).
Every model on this scale is ENERGY STAR certified. Range across 4805 compact refrigerators, priced a year at the U.S. average residential rate.
Federal limit for this size and configuration: 294 kWh a year ($53 a year). This model uses 180 kWh a year.
- Brand
- Miele
- Model number
- Dreams Cool M
- Type
- Compact refrigerator
- Capacity
- 3.8 cu ft
- Annual energy use
- 180 kWh a year
- Better than the federal standard
- 39% less energy
- ENERGY STAR Most Efficient
- Yes
- On the market since
- February 2026
- Certified
- January 2026
- UPC
- 4002516893547
- Defrost
- Automatic
- Ice maker
- No
- Through-the-door dispenser
- No
- Counter depth
- Yes
- Built-in
- No
- Height (in)
- 35
- Width (in)
- 24
- Adjusted volume (cu ft)
- 3.8
- Refrigerant
- R-600a
- Connected features
- No
Where to buy
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Common questions
+How much does the Miele Dreams Cool M cost to run per month?
about $3 a month at the U.S. average residential rate of 18.0¢ per kWh, or $32 a year. Your cost depends on your state's rate — see the table above.
+How many kWh does the Miele Dreams Cool M use?
180 kWh a year, as the manufacturer filed it with the EPA, in the ENERGY STAR certified product database.
+Is the Miele Dreams Cool M energy efficient?
It is listed as ENERGY STAR certified, and it meets the ENERGY STAR Most Efficient criteria. It uses about 27% less electricity than the average compact refrigerator (average: 246 kWh a year).
+How does the Miele Dreams Cool M compare to the average refrigerator?
The average compact refrigerator in our database uses 246 kWh a year, costing $44 a year at the U.S. average residential rate. The Miele Dreams Cool M uses 180 kWh a year, costing $32 a year.
How we calculate this
Annual energy use (180 kWh a year) is the figure the manufacturer filed for this model with the EPA, in the ENERGY STAR certified product database. Running cost is that figure multiplied by a state's average residential electricity price from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (12-month average through July 2026, average revenue per kWh).
Sources: EPA ENERGY STAR certified product data, updated weekly · U.S. EIA electricity prices, 12-month average through July 2026.