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Galanz GLR10T**EF family: $53 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 292 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $53 a year and $637 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #14 of 604 top freezer models for running cost.

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  2. Plus running cost. Add $637 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
  3. Compare. Pick your state to see your real number, then check the cheaper-to-run models of the same size.
Per year (U.S. avg)
$53
Over 12 years
$637
Saves vs the federal minimum
$7/yr
Size
9.8 cu ft

Where to buy

Compare the price, then add the running cost below to get the true cost.

Cost to run where you live

Electricity per year
$53
Electricity over 12 years
$637
Add the price you pay
+ $637

292 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR test figure) × 18.19¢ per kWh, the average residential price in the U.S. for Jan–Aug 2026 (EIA). Your bill depends on your utility and how you use it.

Cheaper to run, same type and size

Or see every compact (under 10 cu ft) model ranked.

Absocold ARD1033FB21R/L10 cu ft$48/yrsaves $63
Absocold ARD1033FS21R/L10 cu ft$48/yrsaves $63
Absocold ARD1033FW21R/L10 cu ft$48/yrsaves $63
MicroFridge 10.0LMF4R10 cu ft$48/yrsaves $63

Specs

BrandGalanz
ModelGLR10T**EF
TypeTop Freezer
Energy use292 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type328 kWh / year
Width23.6 in

Specs and energy use from the ENERGY STAR certified products list (U.S. EPA). An asterisk in a model number stands for colour or finish codes. HouseholdLeak is not affiliated with ENERGY STAR or the EPA.

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