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Galanz GLR12TBKEFR

Most Efficient (EPA)

12.0 cu ft top freezer. Uses 10% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #140 of 349 top-freezer fridges under 18 cu ft, by yearly cost.

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

$57 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$567 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$18 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.

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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$57 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (166 top freezer models)$55 at 18.16¢/kWh
Federal max for this class$63 at 18.16¢/kWh
Thirstiest certified top-freezer fridges$92 at 18.16¢/kWh
Good to know
Fridges run all day, so the EPA test figure is close to real use. A warm kitchen, frequent door opening and an ice maker can push it higher.

Also sold as

The EPA record lists no additional model numbers.

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2019-04-20. On the market since 2020-07-21. EPA record 2363742.

Energy and specs

TypeTop Freezer
Product class3 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with top-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker
Total capacity12.0 cu ft
Adjusted volume14.0 cu ft
Height × width67 × 24 in
Counter depthNo
CompactNo
Built-inNo
Ice makerNo
Through-door dispenserNo
DefrostAutomatic
Connected (smart)No
Annual energy use312 kWh
Federal max for its class347 kWh
MarketsUnited States

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 2363742. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".

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Rule: certified top-freezer fridges within 2 cu ft of this one (10.0 to 14.0 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

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