GE GFE26JEM Running Cost (Refrigerator)
Running cost for the GE GFE26JEM
The GE GFE26JEM is certified by ENERGY STAR at 700 kWh a year, one of the more expensive models in its category to run among refrigerators currently certified.
The $132 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Where this ranks
That's 81.3% above the refrigerator category average of 386 kWh/yr, and ranks 4,475 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 $59/year over 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 Crosley XFE26JSM ($132/yr, 700 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is GE GFE26JGM ($132/yr, 700 kWh/yr).
Within the GE lineup
GE makes 131 ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators; this one ranks 125 of 131 for running cost, between the brand's cheapest, the GME04GGK at $43/yr, and its priciest, the GFE28GYN at $136/yr.
Cost over its typical lifespan
13 years is NAHB's typical service life for this category; at $132/year, the GE GFE26JEM adds up to about $1,711 in electricity over that span.
Is it worth replacing?
At $132/year, this is on the expensive side for a refrigerator; the cheapest certified model in this category runs about $8/year, worth knowing before buying either the GE GFE26JEM or its replacement.
Compare current ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators before buying.
Protecting what you have
A refrigerator like the GE GFE26JEM 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
Two sourced numbers, nothing modeled: ENERGY STAR's certified kWh/yr for this exact model, and EIA's published state electricity rate. At rank 4,475 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.