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GE GTE17DTN series (no ice maker): $64 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 352 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $64 a year and $768 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #210 of 604 top freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $768 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)
$64
Over 12 years
$768
Saves vs the federal minimum
$7/yr
Size
16.6 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
$64
Electricity over 12 years
$768
Add the price you pay
+ $768

352 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.

Avanti FF14V0W14.3 cu ft$60/yrsaves $44
Conservator VNRV143AD14.3 cu ft$60/yrsaves $44
Criterion CTMR142C1B14.3 cu ft$60/yrsaves $44
Danby DFF143V1SSDB14.3 cu ft$60/yrsaves $44

Specs

BrandGE
ModelGTE17DTN****
TypeTop Freezer
Energy use352 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type393 kWh / year
Width28 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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