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Compact

Galanz GLF50*E* family: $36 a year to run

This freezer uses 196 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $36 a year and $428 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #13 of 113 compact models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $428 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
  3. Compare. Pick your state to see your real number, then check the cheaper-to-run models of the same size.
Per year (U.S. avg)
$36
Over 12 years
$428
Saves vs the federal minimum
$4/yr
Size
5 cu ft

Where to buy

Compare the price, then add the running cost below to get the true cost.

Cost to run where you live

Electricity per year
$36
Electricity over 12 years
$428
Add the price you pay
+ $428

196 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR test figure) × 18.19¢ per kWh, the average residential price in the U.S. for Jan–Aug 2026 (EIA). Your bill depends on your utility and how you use it.

Cheaper to run, same type and size

Or see every compact (under 7 cu ft) model ranked.

Cool-living CL-5UFR5 cu ft$35/yrsaves $2
Danby DCF050A5WDB5 cu ft$35/yrsaves $2

Specs

BrandGalanz
ModelGLF50*E*
TypeCompact
Energy use196 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type217 kWh / year

Specs and energy use from the ENERGY STAR certified products list (U.S. EPA). An asterisk in a model number stands for colour or finish codes. HouseholdLeak is not affiliated with ENERGY STAR or the EPA.

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