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GE GNE29GMK****

28.8 cu ft bottom freezer. Uses 10% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #49 of 235 bottom-freezer fridges 26–30 cu ft, by yearly cost.

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

$119 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$1,186 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$131 at 18.16¢/kWh10-yr savings vs. similar size

Recall check

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

• GE Appliances, a Haier Company, Recalls Bottom Freezer, French Door Refrigerators Due to Fall Hazard (2022-04-14)

Where it's sold

GE fridges: Local retailers and dealers (GE Appliances Where to Buy)

Confirmed from GE'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$119 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (229 bottom freezer models)$132 at 18.16¢/kWh
Federal max for this class$130 at 18.16¢/kWh
Thirstiest certified bottom-freezer fridges$145 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.

An asterisk in the model number stands for color or trim codes, so those finishes share these figures.

UPC: 084691819073

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2019-12-03. On the market since 2019-12-15. EPA record 2257666.

Energy and specs

TypeBottom Freezer
Product class5I - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with an automatic icemaker without through-the-door ice service
Total capacity28.8 cu ft
Adjusted volume35.8 cu ft
Height × width69.9 × 35.8 in
Counter depthNo
CompactNo
Built-inNo
Ice makerYes
Through-door dispenserNo
DefrostAutomatic
Connected (smart)No
Annual energy use653 kWh
Federal max for its class718 kWh
MarketsUnited States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 2257666. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".

Similar models from other brands

Rule: certified bottom-freezer fridges within 2 cu ft of this one (26.8 to 30.8 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

BrandModelSizeEnergyCost
SamsungRF30BB6602**30.1 cu ft545 kWh$99 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Continental ElectricCE-FRF19227.4 cu ft630 kWh$114 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
CosmoCOS-RFFV283GHBK27.4 cu ft630 kWh$114 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
CosmoCOS-RFFV283GHSS27.4 cu ft630 kWh$114 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
CosmoCOS-RFFV283RBK27.4 cu ft630 kWh$114 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
CosmoCOS-RFFV283RSS27.4 cu ft630 kWh$114 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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