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Galanz vs GE refrigerators: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Galanz and GE refrigerator, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Galanz model · cheaper to run
$58/yr
110 models
Typical GE model
$87/yr
122 models
Difference over 12 years
$348
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Galanz typical | GE typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 10 cu ft) | $58 (92) | $43 (6) | Galanz BC-47F-F-62H · $38/yr |
| Small (10 to 18 cu ft) | $57 (18) | $76 (44) | Galanz BD-305WE-B-A-62H · $45/yr |
Cheapest Galanz models to run
- BC-47F-F-62H 1.6 cu ft · $38/yr
- GL17BK 1.6 cu ft · $38/yr
- GLR17M**R09 family 1.6 cu ft · $38/yr
- GLR25MBKE02 2.5 cu ft · $39/yr
- GLR25MS1E02 2.5 cu ft · $39/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 Galanz or GE refrigerators cheaper to run?
Galanz. The typical (median) Galanz model costs $58 a year in electricity, against $87 for GE, about $348 over a 12-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest Galanz refrigerator to run?
The Galanz BC-47F-F-62H, at $38 a year (208 kWh).
What is the cheapest GE refrigerator to run?
The GE GME04GGK series, at $41 a year (227 kWh).