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GE GTE17GTN****

Most Efficient (EPA)

16.6 cu ft top freezer. Uses 10% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #328 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.

$79 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$792 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$127 at 18.16¢/kWh10-yr extra 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$79 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (334 top freezer models)$66 at 18.16¢/kWh
Federal max for this class$87 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.

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

UPC: 084691847069; 084691847250

The EPA certifies this model number in more than one configuration. This page covers: 3I - Refrigerator-freezer - automatic defrost with op-mounted freezer with automatic icemaker without through-the-door ice. Other: 3 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with top-mounted freezer without an automatic ice maker (352 kWh/yr).

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2019-08-07. On the market since 2019-09-01. EPA record 2344561.

Energy and specs

TypeTop Freezer
Product class3I - Refrigerator-freezer - automatic defrost with op-mounted freezer with automatic icemaker without through-the-door ice
Total capacity16.6 cu ft
Adjusted volume19.7 cu ft
Height × width64.8 × 28 in
Counter depthNo
CompactNo
Built-inNo
Ice makerYes
Through-door dispenserNo
DefrostAutomatic
Connected (smart)No
Annual energy use436 kWh
Federal max for its class477 kWh
MarketsUnited States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 2344561. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".

Similar models from other brands

Rule: certified top-freezer fridges within 2 cu ft of this one (14.6 to 18.6 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

BrandModelSizeEnergyCost
AvantiAVFF146DLJ#**14.6 cu ft333 kWh$60 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
BLACK+DECKERBR1460HS14.6 cu ft333 kWh$60 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
FrestecFR 1462 SL14.6 cu ft333 kWh$60 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
FrestecFR 1462 WH14.6 cu ft333 kWh$60 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
SamsungRT18DG6300**17.5 cu ft333 kWh$60 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
ZGAZRT15ASLOPR14.6 cu ft333 kWh$60 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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