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GE vs Samsung refrigerators: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified GE and Samsung refrigerator, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical GE model · cheaper to run
$87/yr
122 models
Typical Samsung model
$117/yr
100 models
Difference over 12 years
$353
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | GE typical | Samsung typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 10 cu ft) | $43 (6) | $73 (2) | GE GME04GGK series · $41/yr |
| Small (10 to 18 cu ft) | $76 (44) | $77 (16) | GE FUF14DZR series · $49/yr |
| Medium (18 to 23 cu ft) | $89 (41) | $112 (24) | GE FUF22DZR series · $58/yr |
| Large (23 to 27 cu ft) | $114 (21) | $123 (20) | Samsung RM80F23VM series · $93/yr |
| Extra large (27 cu ft and up) | $120 (10) | $127 (38) | Samsung RF30BB6602 series · $99/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
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 GE or Samsung refrigerators cheaper to run?
GE. The typical (median) GE model costs $87 a year in electricity, against $117 for Samsung, about $353 over a 12-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest GE refrigerator to run?
The GE GME04GGK series, at $41 a year (227 kWh).
What is the cheapest Samsung refrigerator to run?
The Samsung RT18DG6300 series, at $61 a year (333 kWh).