GE GIE18DTN****: $93 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 443 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $93 a year and $931 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
443 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$93
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$931
Efficiency rank
3,159 / 4,667
10 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Top Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 17.5 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 20.6 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 484 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | Yes |
| Available since | September 1, 2019 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one costs about $12 more a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| LG LT18S1200* | 440 | $92 |
| GE GIE17GSN**** | 436 | $92 |
| GE GTE16DTN**** | 429 | $90 |
| GE GTE16GTN**** | 429 | $90 |
| Kenmore 896.61362420 | 425 | $89 |
| Kenmore 896.6136##62## | 425 | $89 |
| TRUARCTIC TRTM2533SV | 425 | $89 |
| ZGA ZRT25ASLOPR | 425 | $89 |
- 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