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GE vs Whirlpool refrigerators: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified GE and Whirlpool refrigerator, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical GE model · cheaper to run
$87/yr
122 models
Typical Whirlpool model
$88/yr
139 models
Difference over 12 years
$7
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | GE typical | Whirlpool typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 10 cu ft) | $43 (6) | $48 (25) | Whirlpool AMA27S1E · $39/yr |
| Small (10 to 18 cu ft) | $76 (44) | $69 (16) | GE FUF14DZR series · $49/yr |
| Medium (18 to 23 cu ft) | $89 (41) | $86 (54) | GE FUF22DZR series · $58/yr |
| Large (23 to 27 cu ft) | $114 (21) | $122 (31) | GE GWE23GEN series · $108/yr |
| Extra large (27 cu ft and up) | $120 (10) | $130 (13) | GE GNE27JGM series · $115/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 Whirlpool models to run
- AMA27S1E 2.6 cu ft · $39/yr
- WH27S1E 2.6 cu ft · $39/yr
- WHR27**E family 2.7 cu ft · $39/yr
- WHR33MBKE 3.2 cu ft · $40/yr
- WHR33M**E family 3.2 cu ft · $40/yr
Questions
Are GE or Whirlpool refrigerators cheaper to run?
GE. The typical (median) GE model costs $87 a year in electricity, against $88 for Whirlpool, about $7 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 Whirlpool refrigerator to run?
The Whirlpool AMA27S1E, at $39 a year (214 kWh).