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Galanz vs Samsung refrigerators: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Galanz and Samsung refrigerator, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Galanz model · cheaper to run
$58/yr
110 models
Typical Samsung model
$117/yr
100 models
Difference over 12 years
$701
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Galanz typical | Samsung typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 10 cu ft) | $58 (92) | $73 (2) | Galanz BC-47F-F-62H · $38/yr |
| Small (10 to 18 cu ft) | $57 (18) | $77 (16) | 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 Samsung models to run
- RT18DG6300 series 17.5 cu ft · $61/yr
- RT18DG6500 series (no ice maker) 17.5 cu ft · $62/yr
- RT70F18LR series (no ice maker) 17.5 cu ft · $62/yr
- RT16A6195 series (no ice maker) 15.6 cu ft · $63/yr
- RT18M62*3** family (no ice maker) 17.6 cu ft · $66/yr
Questions
Are Galanz or Samsung refrigerators cheaper to run?
Galanz. The typical (median) Galanz model costs $58 a year in electricity, against $117 for Samsung, about $701 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 Samsung refrigerator to run?
The Samsung RT18DG6300 series, at $61 a year (333 kWh).