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Galanz GL31BKE

3.1 cu ft compact refrigerator. Uses 10% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #500 of 526 compact fridges 3–4 cu ft, by yearly cost.

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators dataset, data.energystar.gov. Refreshed Oct 24, 2026.

$58 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$583 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$171 at 18.16¢/kWh10-yr extra vs. similar size

Recall check

CPSC recalls that mention Galanz refrigerators, fridges and freezers (checked Oct 24, 2026). Check whether your model number is listed in the notice:

• Galanz Americas Recalls Retro Refrigerators Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards; One Death Reported (2026-07-30)

Where it's sold

Galanz fridges: Amazon · The Home Depot · Best Buy · Walmart · Lowe's

Confirmed from Galanz's own where-to-buy or retailer pages and retailer brand pages. Checked Oct 24, 2026. Not every seller stocks every model, so check the model number with the seller.

Rebates

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Your electric rate18.16¢per kWh. Find it on your bill. Default is the U.S. average.

Yearly cost, side by side

This model$58 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (721 compact refrigerator models)$41 at 18.16¢/kWh
Federal max for this class$65 at 18.16¢/kWh
Thirstiest certified compact fridges$85 at 18.16¢/kWh
Good to know
Compact fridges are often put in warm spots like garages or dorm closets. A hotter room makes any fridge work harder than the EPA test assumes.

Also sold as

The EPA record lists no additional model numbers.

The EPA certifies this model number in more than one configuration. This page covers: 12 - Compact Refrigerator-Freezer - partial automatic defrost. Other: 12 - Compact Refrigerator-Freezer - partial automatic defrost (320 kWh/yr).

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2018-02-08. On the market since 2018-03-30. EPA record 2311051.

Energy and specs

TypeCompact Refrigerator
Product class12 - Compact Refrigerator-Freezer - partial automatic defrost
Total capacity3.1 cu ft
Adjusted volume3.8 cu ft
Height × width35.2 × 19.2 in
Counter depthNo
CompactYes
Built-inNo
Ice makerNo
Through-door dispenserNo
DefrostAutomatic
Connected (smart)No
Annual energy use321 kWh
Federal max for its class358 kWh
MarketsUnited States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 2311051. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".

Similar models from other brands

Rule: certified compact fridges within 1 cu ft of this one (2.1 to 4.1 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

BrandModelSizeEnergyCost
LiebherrURP36534.1 cu ft125 kWh$23 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Fisher & PaykelRB36S3.7 cu ft150 kWh$27 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
AvantiRMRS31X6BL-IS3.0 cu ft169 kWh$31 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
AvantiRMRS31X**-IS3.0 cu ft169 kWh$31 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
ZephyrPRRFD24C2AP3.9 cu ft179 kWh$33 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
ZephyrPRRFD24C2AS3.9 cu ft179 kWh$33 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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