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GE vs Summit refrigerators: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified GE and Summit refrigerator, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical GE model
$87/yr
122 models
Typical Summit model · cheaper to run
$69/yr
120 models
Difference over 12 years
$218
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | GE typical | Summit typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 10 cu ft) | $43 (6) | $59 (21) | GE GME04GGK series · $41/yr |
| Small (10 to 18 cu ft) | $76 (44) | $71 (82) | GE FUF14DZR series · $49/yr |
| Medium (18 to 23 cu ft) | $89 (41) | $71 (17) | GE FUF22DZR series · $58/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 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 GE or Summit refrigerators cheaper to run?
Summit. The typical (median) Summit model costs $69 a year in electricity, against $87 for GE, about $218 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 Summit refrigerator to run?
The Summit ADRD15, at $47 a year (256 kWh).