Running cost for the GOLDEN GUF21GHS
ENERGY STAR certifies the GOLDEN GUF21GHS at 314 kWh/yr, cheaper than most models in its category to run for its category.
The $59 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
GOLDEN GUF21GHS against the category
That's 18.7% below the refrigerator category average of 386 kWh/yr, and ranks 1,893 of 4,704 certified refrigerators for annual running cost, 1 being cheapest. The category average comes from every refrigerator ENERGY STAR currently certifies (4,704 models), not an outside benchmark, about $14/year below that average at the national rate. See the methodology page.
What sits beside it in the ranking
Kenmore KKUF21-***** ($59/yr, 314 kWh/yr) costs a little more to run than the GOLDEN GUF21GHS. GE GPE12FSZ**** ($59/yr, 314 kWh/yr) costs a little less.
Comparing GOLDEN's own models
GOLDEN sells 11 certified refrigerators; this one runs cheapest of them, $9/year under the BVIREF18W, its priciest.
GOLDEN GUF21GHS over 13 years
Over the 13-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the GOLDEN GUF21GHS costs roughly $767 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Is it worth replacing?
The GOLDEN GUF21GHS is already efficient for its category at $59/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 GOLDEN GUF21GHS 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.
Sourcing
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 314 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 1,893 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.