Galanz GLRF75TMRDER2: running cost
At 347 kWh/yr, the Galanz GLRF75TMRDER2's ENERGY STAR certification puts it cheaper than most models in its category to run against every other certified refrigerator.
The $65 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Where this ranks
That's 10.1% below the refrigerator category average of 386 kWh/yr, and ranks 2,413 of 4,704 certified refrigerators for annual running cost, 1 being cheapest. Every one of the 4,704 currently-certified refrigerators feeds that average, putting this model about $7/year under it. See how it's calculated on the how it is calculated page.
The closest alternatives by cost
Sorted by running cost among refrigerators, one step cheaper is Galanz GLRF75TMBKER2 ($65/yr, 347 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is Galanz GLRF75TMS1E2 ($65/yr, 347 kWh/yr).
Comparing Galanz's own models
Galanz makes 115 ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators; this one ranks 95 of 115 for running cost, between the brand's cheapest, the BC-47F-F-62H at $39/yr, and its priciest, the GLR18TM**EM03 at $102/yr.
What this adds up to over time
Over the 13-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the Galanz GLRF75TMRDER2 costs roughly $848 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Weighing a replacement
The Galanz GLRF75TMRDER2 is already efficient for its category at $65/year. If you're shopping and comparing options, this is roughly what a well-chosen new refrigerator costs to run.
Worth comparing a few current certified models before deciding.
Protecting what you have
A refrigerator like the Galanz GLRF75TMRDER2 is a real household expense whether or not it needs replacing yet; a protection plan is one way to budget for a repair rather than a full replacement.
The data behind this page
Ranked 2,413 of 4,704, the Galanz GLRF75TMRDER2 sits in the middle of the refrigerator category, see the guide to why your state changes this number for the other half of the math. The 347 kWh/yr figure is ENERGY STAR's own certification, not a wattage estimate; exact dataset IDs are on the data sources page.