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Top FreezerENERGY STAR certified

GE GTE22JMN series (no ice maker)

21.9 cu ft · Top Freezer refrigerator

Electricity, 12 years
$884
Per year
$74

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Per year (U.S. avg)
$74
Over 12 years
$884
Saves vs the federal maximum
$9/yr
Rank for running cost
#469 of 604

About the GE GTE22JMN series (no ice maker)

The GE GTE22JMN series (no ice maker) is a 21.9 cu ft top freezer refrigerator certified by ENERGY STAR. Its official test figure is 405 kWh of electricity a year, which at the U.S. average price of 18.19¢ per kWh comes to $74 a year, or $884 over a typical 12-year life.

That is 10% less energy than the federal maximum for this type of fridge (452 kWh a year), a saving of about $9 a year compared with a model that only just meets the standard.

Among 604 top freezer models it ranks #469 for running cost. The cheapest model of this type would save $572 in electricity over 12 years, though it may differ in size and features.

If you want the same type and a similar size for less to run, the Frigidaire FRTE1814AB uses 374 kWh a year and would save about $68 over 12 years.

Cost to run where you live

Electricity per year
$74
Electricity over 12 years
$884
Add the price you pay
+ $884

405 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 medium (18 to 23 cu ft) model ranked.

Frigidaire FRTE1814AB18.7 cu ft$68/yrsaves $68
Frigidaire FRTE1930AB18.7 cu ft$68/yrsaves $68
Frigidaire FRTE1936AB18.7 cu ft$68/yrsaves $68
Whirlpool WRT549SZD series (no ice maker)19.3 cu ft$69/yrsaves $59

Specs

BrandGE
ModelGTE22JMN****
TypeTop Freezer
Energy use405 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type452 kWh / year
Size21.9 cu ft
Width32.7 in
Height66.4 in
DefrostAutomatic
Built-inNo
CompactNo

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.

Questions people ask

How much does the GE GTE22JMN series (no ice maker) cost to run?

About $74 a year at the U.S. average electricity price (18.19¢/kWh), based on its ENERGY STAR rating of 405 kWh a year. In a state with expensive power it can be much more; pick your state on this page to see your number.

How much will the GE GTE22JMN series (no ice maker) cost in electricity over its life?

About $884 over 12 years, a typical life for a refrigerator. Add that to the price you pay to get the true cost to own.

Is the GE GTE22JMN series (no ice maker) energy efficient?

Yes. It is ENERGY STAR certified and uses 10% less energy than the federal maximum for its type.

Is there a cheaper fridge to run of the same type and size?

Yes. The Frigidaire FRTE1814AB uses 374 kWh a year, about $68 less in electricity over 12 years.

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