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Frigidaire vs GE refrigerators: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Frigidaire and GE refrigerator, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Frigidaire model · cheaper to run
$57/yr
270 models
Typical GE model
$87/yr
122 models
Difference over 12 years
$367
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Frigidaire typical | GE typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 10 cu ft) | $37 (137) | $43 (6) | Frigidaire FRWE4626AS · $27/yr |
| Small (10 to 18 cu ft) | $56 (18) | $76 (44) | Frigidaire FFUE1326AV · $47/yr |
| Medium (18 to 23 cu ft) | $82 (78) | $89 (41) | Frigidaire GRDA1911A series · $39/yr |
| Large (23 to 27 cu ft) | $118 (19) | $114 (21) | Frigidaire FRSN2610A series · $95/yr |
| Extra large (27 cu ft and up) | $119 (18) | $120 (10) | GE GNE27JGM series · $115/yr |
Cheapest Frigidaire models to run
- FRWE4626AS 4.5 cu ft · $27/yr
- GRWE5726AS 5.4 cu ft · $29/yr
- EFR107-B-WHITE 1.6 cu ft · $29/yr
- EFR107-WHITE (with counter depth) 1.6 cu ft · $29/yr
- EFR115-B-BLACK (with counter depth) 1.6 cu ft · $29/yr
Cheapest GE models to run
- GME04GGK series 4.4 cu ft · $41/yr
- GME04GLK series 4.4 cu ft · $41/yr
- GCE06GGH series 5.6 cu ft · $43/yr
- GCE06GSH series 5.6 cu ft · $43/yr
- FUF14DZR series 14.3 cu ft · $49/yr
Questions
Are Frigidaire or GE refrigerators cheaper to run?
Frigidaire. The typical (median) Frigidaire model costs $57 a year in electricity, against $87 for GE, about $367 over a 12-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest Frigidaire refrigerator to run?
The Frigidaire FRWE4626AS, at $27 a year (151 kWh).
What is the cheapest GE refrigerator to run?
The GE GME04GGK series, at $41 a year (227 kWh).