GE GFE26JEM****: $147 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 700 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $147 a year and $1,471 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
700 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$147
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$1,471
Efficiency rank
4,436 / 4,667
10 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Bottom Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 25.6 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 31.8 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 770 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | April 1, 2018 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one costs about $66 more a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Cafe CAE28DM*T*** | 699 | $147 |
| GE Profile PAD28BYT**** | 699 | $147 |
| GE Profile PAE28BYT**** | 699 | $147 |
| LG LCFC26XS* | 699 | $147 |
| LG LF24WZP62* | 699 | $147 |
| LG LF24Z6330* | 699 | $147 |
| LG LF24Z6530* | 699 | $147 |
| LG LF26C6230* | 699 | $147 |
- Freezers
- Washing machines
- Dishwashers
- Tumble dryers
- Room air conditioners
- Dehumidifiers
- Water heaters
- Electric cooktops and ranges
- Televisions
- Computers
- Air purifiers
Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology