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GE GNE29GYN series: $119 a year to run
This refrigerator uses 653 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $119 a year and $1,425 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #1079 of 1422 bottom freezer models for running cost.
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- Plus running cost. Add $1,425 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
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Cost to run where you live
653 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 extra large (27 cu ft and up) model ranked.
| LG LF25S6000 series | 25.1 cu ft | $97/yr | saves $258 |
| Samsung RF30BB6602 series | 30.1 cu ft | $99/yr | saves $236 |
| LG LF27NCH10 series | 26.5 cu ft | $100/yr | saves $227 |
| LG LB26H2200 series | 25.5 cu ft | $102/yr | saves $199 |
Specs
| Brand | GE |
| Model | GNE29GYN**** |
| Type | Bottom Freezer |
| Energy use | 653 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 718 kWh / year |
| Width | 35.8 in |
| Features | Ice maker |
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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