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LG vs Midea refrigerators: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified LG and Midea refrigerator, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical LG model
$122/yr
131 models
Typical Midea model · cheaper to run
$61/yr
136 models
Difference over 12 years
$736
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | LG typical | Midea typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 10 cu ft) | $38 (1) | $46 (58) | Midea MERV113B0A series · $25/yr |
| Small (10 to 18 cu ft) | $63 (19) | $44 (17) | Midea MRU14F5A series · $37/yr |
| Medium (18 to 23 cu ft) | $107 (22) | $78 (42) | Midea HD663FWE · $66/yr |
| Large (23 to 27 cu ft) | $122 (49) | $119 (7) | LG LHTNS2403 series · $76/yr |
| Extra large (27 cu ft and up) | $137 (40) | $142 (12) | LG LF32S6000 series · $109/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
Cheapest Midea models to run
- MERV113B0A series 3.2 cu ft · $25/yr
- MRU14F5A series 13.8 cu ft · $37/yr
- WHS-65LB1 1.6 cu ft · $38/yr
- WHS-65LSS1 1.6 cu ft · $38/yr
- MERM16S1A series 1.7 cu ft · $38/yr
Questions
Are LG or Midea refrigerators cheaper to run?
Midea. The typical (median) Midea model costs $61 a year in electricity, against $122 for LG, about $736 over a 12-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest LG refrigerator to run?
The LG LK14S8000 series, at $38 a year (210 kWh).
What is the cheapest Midea refrigerator to run?
The Midea MERV113B0A series, at $25 a year (135 kWh).