Data through June 2026
Refrigerators · 10 certified models
GOLDEN
This data covers 10 certified GOLDEN — annual running costs span $58 to $66 at national-average rates (median $66; the whole-category median is $63).
All certified models
| # | Model | kWh/yr | $/yr (US avg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GOLDEN GUF21GHS | 314 | $58 |
| 2 | GOLDEN BCD398most efficient | 333 | $61 |
| 3 | GOLDEN GRD75GW | 345 | $63 |
| 4 | GOLDEN GRD18GHmost efficient | 360 | $66 |
| 5 | GOLDEN GRD18GHBmost efficient | 360 | $66 |
| 6 | GOLDEN GRD18GHSmost efficient | 360 | $66 |
| 7 | GOLDEN GRD18GHWmost efficient | 360 | $66 |
| 8 | GOLDEN BCD510most efficient | 362 | $66 |
| 9 | GOLDEN BVIREF18SSmost efficient | 362 | $66 |
| 10 | GOLDEN BVIREF18Wmost efficient | 362 | $66 |
Other brand facets
Questions, answered with the data
- How much does it cost to run GOLDEN refrigerators?
- Among 10 certified models in this data, GOLDEN refrigerators cost $58 to $66 a year to run at the U.S. average electricity rate (18.3¢/kWh) — a median of $66.
- Do GOLDEN refrigerators cost more or less than the average refrigerator?
- The median model here runs $66 a year, 5% more than the $63 median across all certified refrigerators.
- What's the cheapest model among GOLDEN refrigerators?
- The GOLDEN GUF21GHS costs about $58 a year at the U.S. average rate (314 kWh/yr) — the lowest certified figure in this group.
- What does the certified annual-kWh figure assume for refrigerators?
- The certified annual kWh comes from the DOE test procedure, which measures continuous 24/7 operation at standardized temperatures — refrigerators never get a day off.