What the GE GCE06GGH**** costs to run
At 236 kWh/yr, the GE GCE06GGH****'s ENERGY STAR certification puts it one of the cheaper models in its category to run against every other certified refrigerator.
That $44 is priced at 18.8¢/kWh, the average of all 51 state rates this site tracks. Your own state's rate is one click away.
How the GE GCE06GGH**** compares to other refrigerators
Against the category average of 386 kWh/yr, this model uses 38.9% less, ranking 971 of 4,704 refrigerators tracked here for running cost. 4,704 certified refrigerators, one average, about $28/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the GE GCE06GGH**** on that list: Yeego YG-WS428 ($44/yr, 235 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while GE GCE06GSH**** ($44/yr, 236 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Same brand, different models
Ranked 3 of GE's 131 certified refrigerators, this sits between the GME04GGK**** ($43/yr, the brand's cheapest) and the GFE28GYN**** ($136/yr, its priciest).
Cost over its typical lifespan
Over the 13-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the GE GCE06GGH**** costs roughly $577 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Weighing a replacement
Efficient as certified refrigerators go, $44/year is a reasonable baseline if you're comparing what else is on the market.
Compare current ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators before buying.
If you're keeping it
At $44/year just to run, a refrigerator is worth protecting against an unplanned repair bill on top of that.
How this was checked
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 236 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 971 of 4,704 for running cost, see the refrigerator category page for the rest of the field, or the guide to how much your state matters.