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Frigidaire vs LG refrigerators: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Frigidaire and LG refrigerator, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Frigidaire model · cheaper to run
$57/yr
270 models
Typical LG model
$122/yr
131 models
Difference over 12 years
$781
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Frigidaire typical | LG typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 10 cu ft) | $37 (137) | $38 (1) | Frigidaire FRWE4626AS · $27/yr |
| Small (10 to 18 cu ft) | $56 (18) | $63 (19) | LG LK14S8000 series · $38/yr |
| Medium (18 to 23 cu ft) | $82 (78) | $107 (22) | Frigidaire GRDA1911A series · $39/yr |
| Large (23 to 27 cu ft) | $118 (19) | $122 (49) | LG LHTNS2403 series · $76/yr |
| Extra large (27 cu ft and up) | $119 (18) | $137 (40) | LG LF32S6000 series · $109/yr |
Cheapest Frigidaire models to run
- FRWE4626AS 4.5 cu ft · $27/yr
- GRWE5726AS 5.4 cu ft · $29/yr
- EFR107-B-WHITE 1.6 cu ft · $29/yr
- EFR107-WHITE (with counter depth) 1.6 cu ft · $29/yr
- EFR115-B-BLACK (with counter depth) 1.6 cu ft · $29/yr
Cheapest LG models to run
- LK14S8000 series 14.3 cu ft · $38/yr
- LRONC0605 series 5.8 cu ft · $38/yr
- LRONC1404 series 13.6 cu ft · $43/yr
- LB12S2000 series 11.8 cu ft · $52/yr
- LT11C2000 series 11.1 cu ft · $53/yr
Questions
Are Frigidaire or LG refrigerators cheaper to run?
Frigidaire. The typical (median) Frigidaire model costs $57 a year in electricity, against $122 for LG, about $781 over a 12-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest Frigidaire refrigerator to run?
The Frigidaire FRWE4626AS, at $27 a year (151 kWh).
What is the cheapest LG refrigerator to run?
The LG LK14S8000 series, at $38 a year (210 kWh).