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Galanz vs Summit refrigerators: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Galanz and Summit refrigerator, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Galanz model · cheaper to run
$58/yr
110 models
Typical Summit model
$69/yr
120 models
Difference over 12 years
$130
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Galanz typical | Summit typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 10 cu ft) | $58 (92) | $59 (21) | Galanz BC-47F-F-62H · $38/yr |
| Small (10 to 18 cu ft) | $57 (18) | $71 (82) | 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 Summit models to run
- ADRD15 2.8 cu ft · $47/yr
- FF195 3.1 cu ft · $47/yr
- ADRD24 4.8 cu ft · $48/yr
- FF708BLSS 5.3 cu ft · $50/yr
- FF6BK2SS 5.8 cu ft · $51/yr
Questions
Are Galanz or Summit refrigerators cheaper to run?
Galanz. The typical (median) Galanz model costs $58 a year in electricity, against $69 for Summit, about $130 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 Summit refrigerator to run?
The Summit ADRD15, at $47 a year (256 kWh).