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Bottom Freezer

GE GYE22GEN series: $121 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 665 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $121 a year and $1,452 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #1123 of 1422 bottom freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $1,452 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)
$121
Over 12 years
$1,452
Saves vs the federal minimum
$12/yr
Size
22.2 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
$121
Electricity over 12 years
$1,452
Add the price you pay
+ $1,452

665 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.

Summit FFBF151W19.1 cu ft$78/yrsaves $515
Summit FFBF152PL19.1 cu ft$78/yrsaves $515
Summit FFBF154SS19.1 cu ft$78/yrsaves $515
Summit LBF16B19.1 cu ft$78/yrsaves $515

Specs

BrandGE
ModelGYE22GEN****
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use665 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type731 kWh / year
Width35.8 in
FeaturesIce maker, Door dispenser

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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