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Bottom Freezer

Galanz GLR12B**E08 family: $73 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 400 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $73 a year and $873 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #152 of 1422 bottom freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $873 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)
$73
Over 12 years
$873
Saves vs the federal minimum
$8/yr
Size
12 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
$73
Electricity over 12 years
$873
Add the price you pay
+ $873

400 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 small (10 to 18 cu ft) model ranked.

LG LB12S2000 series11.8 cu ft$52/yrsaves $251
Beko BFBF2414SS11.4 cu ft$52/yrsaves $249
Blomberg BRFB1045SS11.4 cu ft$52/yrsaves $249
Liebherr C525011.4 cu ft$52/yrsaves $244

Specs

BrandGalanz
ModelGLR12B**E08
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use400 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type446 kWh / year
Width23.4 in

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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