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GalanzGLR12TBKEFR

ENERGY STAR certified · Apr 2019 · Most Efficient

Annual energy use
312 kWh/yr
Adjusted volume
14 ft³
Total volume
12 ft³
Below federal standard
10 %

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$39.69 Nevada$147.20 Hawaii

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How this is calculated
  • Annual energy use is the figure ENERGY STAR lists for this model under typical test conditions. It is not measured in your home.
  • Yearly cost = annual kWh × your rate. Monthly cost is the yearly cost divided by 12, a flat average. Five-year cost keeps the rate constant; prices will change.
  • Statewide averages are not your utility’s tariff. Use your bill’s rate for a closer number.
  • We do not estimate watts or hourly cost: the source data does not include them.

How it compares

Among 189 ENERGY STAR certified top freezer models with a similar adjusted volume (11.2 to 16.8 ft³), this one ranks 147th lowest in annual energy use.

Median of these models
300 kWh/yr
This model vs the median
+4%
Uses less than
17% of them
263 kWh/yr (lowest)398 kWh/yr (highest)

Compared with every comparable model on the ENERGY STAR list, not only the ones published on this site. Same type, similar size.

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Yearly cost by state

Same 312 kWh/yr at each state’s average residential price (2026-08).

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Specifications

Annual energy use
312 kWh/yrENERGY STAR estimated annual energy use, typical conditions (DOE test procedure)
Adjusted volume
14 ft³Adjusted volume used for the federal standards
Total volume
12 ft³Total interior volume
Below federal standard
10 %As published by ENERGY STAR
Type
Top Freezer
Product class
3 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with top-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker
Defrost
Automatic
Compact
No
Built-in
No
Ice maker
No
Through-the-door dispenser
No
Counter depth
No
Height
67 in
Width
24 in
Connected
No
Markets
United States
Available on market
2020-07-21
ENERGY STAR ID
2363742

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Frequently asked questions

How much electricity does the Galanz GLR12TBKEFR use?

ENERGY STAR lists 312 kWh per year under typical test conditions, which is calculated with U.S. Department of Energy test procedures. Your use will differ with how often the door is opened, the room temperature and how full the refrigerator is kept.

How much does it cost to run?

At statewide average residential prices, the listed annual use costs about $39.69 in Nevada and $147.20 in Hawaii (EIA, 2026-08). Your own utility rate may be different; enter it in the calculator.

How does the Galanz GLR12TBKEFR compare with similar models?

Among 189 ENERGY STAR certified top freezer models with a similar adjusted volume, it ranks 147th lowest in annual energy use. Its 312 kWh per year is 4% above the median of 300 kWh.

What does adjusted volume mean?

ENERGY STAR's adjusted volume counts the freezer compartment more heavily than the fresh-food compartment, because freezers need more energy per cubic foot. It is the size measure behind the federal energy standards. This model lists 14 ft³ adjusted volume and 12 ft³ total volume.

How does it compare with the federal standard?

ENERGY STAR lists this model as using 10% less energy than the federal standard for its product class. That percentage is published by ENERGY STAR and is not recalculated here.

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Methodology and sources

Model data comes from the ENERGY STAR Certified Refrigerators dataset (EPA). Electricity prices are statewide average residential prices from the U.S. EIA, latest period August 2026. Values are stored locally and refreshed by scheduled imports. Missing values are left blank, never estimated.