GE Profile PGD29BYT vs GE Profile PZE24QYY
Two of the full-size refrigerators in our best full-size refrigerators comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: Official 5% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 28.7 cu ft total volume, 681 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker
Check price at AmazonBest for: Official 5% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 23.5 cu ft total volume, 655 kWh/year, ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | GE Profile PGD29BYT | GE Profile PZE24QYY | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percent less energy than U.S. federal standardOfficial ENERGY STAR figure for how much less annual energy the model uses than the U.S. federal standard for its product class. Higher is better. A missing value takes the category minimum. | 5 % | 5 % | 36% |
| Certified total volumeOfficial ENERGY STAR certified total volume in cubic feet. A larger cabinet is not automatically the right refrigerator for a small kitchen. Missing values take the category minimum. | 28.7 cu ft | 23.5 cu ft | 28% |
| Annual energy useOfficial ENERGY STAR annual energy use in kilowatt-hours per year. Lower is better. Because a larger cabinet often uses more energy, this field is scored alongside volume and the percent-better figure. Missing values take the category minimum (the highest energy use in the set). | 681 kWh/year | 655 kWh/year | 22% |
| Ice makerYes when the official ENERGY STAR record lists an ice maker. Unstated counts as no. | Yes | Yes | 14% |
| Percent less energy use than U.S. federal standard (ENERGY STAR) | 5% | 5% | info |
| Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR) | 681 kWh/year | 655 kWh/year | info |
| Certified total volume (ENERGY STAR) | 28.7 cu ft | 23.5 cu ft | info |
| Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed) | 23.7 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume | 27.9 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified total volume | info |
| U.S. federal standard energy use (ENERGY STAR) | 713 kWh/year | 685 kWh/year | info |
| Adjusted volume (ENERGY STAR) | 35.2 cu ft | 29.5 cu ft | info |
| Type (ENERGY STAR) | Bottom Freezer | Side-by-Side | info |
| Product class (ENERGY STAR) | 5I - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with an automatic icemaker without through-the-door ice service | 7 - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with side-mounted freezer with through-the-door ice service | info |
| Defrost type (ENERGY STAR) | Automatic | Automatic | info |
| Ice maker (ENERGY STAR) | Yes | Yes | info |
| Counter depth (ENERGY STAR) | No | Yes | info |
| Thru-the-door dispenser (ENERGY STAR) | No | Yes | info |
| Connected functionality (ENERGY STAR) | Yes | Yes | info |
| Dimensions (ENERGY STAR) | 69.9 × 35.6 in (H × W) | 69.9 × 35.8 in (H × W) | info |
| Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR) | Not listed | Not listed | info |
| Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025 criteria | No | No | info |
| Certified model number | PGD29BYT**** | PZE24QYY**** | info |
| Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record | GE Profile | GE Profile | info |
| Related official records with the same certified ratings | Same official certified ratings also appear on Cafe CGE29DMT; Cafe CGE29DPT. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages. | Same official certified ratings also appear on Cafe CZE24RPY. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages. | info |
| CrispPick score | 4.8/10 | 4.2/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
GE Profile PGD29BYT
Better published figure on: Certified total volume.
What we like
- Largest official certified total volume in this comparison (28.7 cu ft)
- ENERGY STAR lists this model with an ice maker
Watch out for
- Lowest official percent less energy than the U.S. federal standard in this comparison (5%)
GE Profile PZE24QYY
Better published figure on: Annual energy use.
What we like
- ENERGY STAR lists this model with an ice maker
Watch out for
- Lowest official percent less energy than the U.S. federal standard in this comparison (5%)
Verdict
The official ENERGY STAR type is Side-by-Side on the GE Profile PZE24QYY and Bottom Freezer on the GE Profile PGD29BYT. The GE Profile PZE24QYY record lists 5% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 23.5 cu ft total volume and 655 kWh/year. The GE Profile PGD29BYT record lists 5% less energy than the U.S. federal standard, 28.7 cu ft total volume and 681 kWh/year. ENERGY STAR lists an ice maker on both records.
- GE Profile PGD29BYT: ENERGY STAR Product Finder: PGD29BYT
- GE Profile PGD29BYT: ENERGY STAR certified residential refrigerators dataset
- GE Profile PZE24QYY: ENERGY STAR Product Finder: PZE24QYY
- GE Profile PZE24QYY: ENERGY STAR certified residential refrigerators dataset