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LG vs Samsung refrigerators: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified LG and Samsung refrigerator, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical LG model
$122/yr
131 models
Typical Samsung model · cheaper to run
$117/yr
100 models
Difference over 12 years
$62
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | LG typical | Samsung typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 10 cu ft) | $38 (1) | $73 (2) | LG LRONC0605 series · $38/yr |
| Small (10 to 18 cu ft) | $63 (19) | $77 (16) | LG LK14S8000 series · $38/yr |
| Medium (18 to 23 cu ft) | $107 (22) | $112 (24) | LG LTCS20020 series · $70/yr |
| Large (23 to 27 cu ft) | $122 (49) | $123 (20) | LG LHTNS2403 series · $76/yr |
| Extra large (27 cu ft and up) | $137 (40) | $127 (38) | Samsung RF30BB6602 series · $99/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 Samsung models to run
- RT18DG6300 series 17.5 cu ft · $61/yr
- RT18DG6500 series (no ice maker) 17.5 cu ft · $62/yr
- RT70F18LR series (no ice maker) 17.5 cu ft · $62/yr
- RT16A6195 series (no ice maker) 15.6 cu ft · $63/yr
- RT18M62*3** family (no ice maker) 17.6 cu ft · $66/yr
Questions
Are LG or Samsung refrigerators cheaper to run?
Samsung. The typical (median) Samsung model costs $117 a year in electricity, against $122 for LG, about $62 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 Samsung refrigerator to run?
The Samsung RT18DG6300 series, at $61 a year (333 kWh).