GE GIE21GSH****: $101 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 480 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $101 a year and $1,009 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
480 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$101
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$1,009
Efficiency rank
3,429 / 4,667
10 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Top Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 21.1 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 25.7 |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 525 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | Yes |
| Available since | October 1, 2014 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one costs about $20 more a year.
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|---|---|---|
| Hisense RT210N3S*EH | 478 | $100 |
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- Freezers
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- 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