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GE vs LG refrigerators: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified GE and LG refrigerator, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical GE model · cheaper to run
$87/yr
122 models
Typical LG model
$122/yr
131 models
Difference over 12 years
$415
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | GE typical | LG typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 10 cu ft) | $43 (6) | $38 (1) | LG LRONC0605 series · $38/yr |
| Small (10 to 18 cu ft) | $76 (44) | $63 (19) | LG LK14S8000 series · $38/yr |
| Medium (18 to 23 cu ft) | $89 (41) | $107 (22) | GE FUF22DZR series · $58/yr |
| Large (23 to 27 cu ft) | $114 (21) | $122 (49) | LG LHTNS2403 series · $76/yr |
| Extra large (27 cu ft and up) | $120 (10) | $137 (40) | LG LF32S6000 series · $109/yr |
Cheapest GE models to run
- GME04GGK series 4.4 cu ft · $41/yr
- GME04GLK series 4.4 cu ft · $41/yr
- GCE06GGH series 5.6 cu ft · $43/yr
- GCE06GSH series 5.6 cu ft · $43/yr
- FUF14DZR series 14.3 cu ft · $49/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 GE or LG refrigerators cheaper to run?
GE. The typical (median) GE model costs $87 a year in electricity, against $122 for LG, about $415 over a 12-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest GE refrigerator to run?
The GE GME04GGK series, at $41 a year (227 kWh).
What is the cheapest LG refrigerator to run?
The LG LK14S8000 series, at $38 a year (210 kWh).