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LG vs Summit refrigerators: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified LG and Summit refrigerator, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical LG model
$122/yr
131 models
Typical Summit model · cheaper to run
$69/yr
120 models
Difference over 12 years
$633
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | LG typical | Summit typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 10 cu ft) | $38 (1) | $59 (21) | LG LRONC0605 series · $38/yr |
| Small (10 to 18 cu ft) | $63 (19) | $71 (82) | LG LK14S8000 series · $38/yr |
| Medium (18 to 23 cu ft) | $107 (22) | $71 (17) | Summit CTR18 series · $66/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 Summit models to run
- ADRD15 2.8 cu ft · $47/yr
- FF195 3.1 cu ft · $47/yr
- ADRD24 4.8 cu ft · $48/yr
- FF708BLSS 5.3 cu ft · $50/yr
- FF6BK2SS 5.8 cu ft · $51/yr
Questions
Are LG or Summit refrigerators cheaper to run?
Summit. The typical (median) Summit model costs $69 a year in electricity, against $122 for LG, about $633 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 Summit refrigerator to run?
The Summit ADRD15, at $47 a year (256 kWh).