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Galanz vs LG refrigerators: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Galanz and LG refrigerator, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Galanz model · cheaper to run
$58/yr
110 models
Typical LG model
$122/yr
131 models
Difference over 12 years
$763
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Galanz typical | LG typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 10 cu ft) | $58 (92) | $38 (1) | Galanz BC-47F-F-62H · $38/yr |
| Small (10 to 18 cu ft) | $57 (18) | $63 (19) | LG LK14S8000 series · $38/yr |
Cheapest Galanz models to run
- BC-47F-F-62H 1.6 cu ft · $38/yr
- GL17BK 1.6 cu ft · $38/yr
- GLR17M**R09 family 1.6 cu ft · $38/yr
- GLR25MBKE02 2.5 cu ft · $39/yr
- GLR25MS1E02 2.5 cu ft · $39/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 Galanz or LG refrigerators cheaper to run?
Galanz. The typical (median) Galanz model costs $58 a year in electricity, against $122 for LG, about $763 over a 12-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest Galanz refrigerator to run?
The Galanz BC-47F-F-62H, at $38 a year (208 kWh).
What is the cheapest LG refrigerator to run?
The LG LK14S8000 series, at $38 a year (210 kWh).