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GE GTE19DTN series (no ice maker): $69 a year to run
This refrigerator uses 379 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $69 a year and $827 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #396 of 604 top freezer models for running cost.
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- Plus running cost. Add $827 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
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Cost to run where you live
379 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 medium (18 to 23 cu ft) model ranked.
| Samsung RT18DG6300 series | 17.5 cu ft | $61/yr | saves $100 |
| Samsung RT18DG6500 series (no ice maker) | 17.5 cu ft | $62/yr | saves $79 |
| Samsung RT70F18LR series (no ice maker) | 17.5 cu ft | $62/yr | saves $79 |
| LG LT18S1100 series | 17.5 cu ft | $63/yr | saves $76 |
Specs
| Brand | GE |
| Model | GTE19DTN**** |
| Type | Top Freezer |
| Energy use | 379 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 423 kWh / year |
| Width | 29.7 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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